June 7, 2021

Chile posts $1.314bn trade surplus in May, copper exports up 70% y/y

The value of copper shipments increased 70% year-on-year to $4.967 billion in May.

June 7, 2021

Nutrien to ramp up potash production in H2

In response to strong demand, fertilizer giant Nutrien (TSX: NTR; NYSE: NTR) is planning to increase potash production in the second half […]

June 7, 2021

Avima launches arbitration against Congo Republic in iron ore dispute

Company is seeking $27 billion in damages after the government stripped its production license last year.

June 6, 2021

Two killed, 14 missing in recent China coal mine accidents

14 people are still missing following a spate of recent Chinese coal mine accidents.

June 6, 2021

New Peruvian president to deal with dozens of mining-related conflicts

The Ombudsman Office reported that over 64% of the 191 social conflicts registered in recent months in Peru are linked to social and environmental concerns related to mining operations.

June 6, 2021

Mali gold mining revenue rises 13% in 2020 due to higher prices

Mining, mostly for gold, is a pillar of Mali's economy, accounting for almost 10% of GDP last year.

June 4, 2021

World’s no. 2 automaker to get “actively involved in raw materials business”

Volkswagen CTO Thomas Schmall flags IPO for new battery division and all but commits the automaker to investing in mining.

June 4, 2021

Costa Rica wins arbitration case over open-pit gold mine

An international arbitration panel ruled Costa Rica does not owe Canadian miner Infinito Gold any compensation from a project cancellation 10 years ago.

June 4, 2021

Vale closes mines after evacuation order at Xingu dam area

Company has interrupted production at its Timbopeba mine and part of its Alegria mine after prosecutors ordered the evacuation of an area around the nearby Xingu dam.

June 4, 2021

Court order forces steelmaker CSN to upgrade dam safety in Minas Gerais

A judge ordered the company to work on the safety of the Fernandinho dam or pay a daily fine of $197,667.