December 29, 2022

Barrick Gold eyeing mineral deposits in Indonesia, CEO says

The company’s Asia-Pacific exploration team is searching for deposits along a vast mineral belt that stretches from Pakistan to Papua New Guinea.

December 29, 2022

Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine in Chile hit by blockade

The miner added it has seen no material impact on production.

December 28, 2022

Fresnillo begins full load commissioning of Juanicipio project

The Juanicipio mine represents Fresnillo's next major growth project.

December 28, 2022

BHP responds to allegations of abandoned mine reclamation plan in Chile

Global miner BHP said the Cerro Jarón reclamation plan is missing a sanitary permit.

December 28, 2022

Fresh Panama copper mine talks offer hope for 11th-hour deal

Panamanian officials and the operator of a giant copper mine are back at the negotiating table after a hiatus of more than a week.

December 28, 2022

SQM and supervisors reach agreement to avoid strike

Agreement must now be ratified by members of the guild.

December 28, 2022

Anglo American evaluates shipment plans after Chile port closes

The company did not specify the copper volumes that could be affected.

December 27, 2022

Ecuador to launch security program for mining projects

The Ecuadorian government is preparing a security program for mining assets. As the country’s public-private partnerships secretary Roberto Salas told BNamericas, areas […]

December 27, 2022

First Quantum says no disruption to Panama ops amid dispute

The Panamanian government and the mining firm have been discussing a deal that would have increased annual tax payments to Panama to at least $375 million.

December 27, 2022

Buenaventura resumes Julcani and Orcopampa operations as blockades cease

The resumption of mining activities at Julcani and Orcopampa will now enable the company to meet its 2022 production guidance.