December 12, 2022 Chilean water regulator fines Lundin subsidiary over sinkhole The DGA water regulator said the mining works carried out by the firm managing the Alcaparrosa Mine had caused a puncture which permanently damaged the Copiapo River aquifer.
December 12, 2022 Peru keeps churning out copper and zinc despite political chaos The only case of mining disruptions is at MMG’s Las Bambas, where a pre-existing community conflict has blocked the main entrance.
December 12, 2022 Metalla adds Barrick’s Lama project to royalty portfolio Total consideration will be $7.5 million in common shares and cash.
December 12, 2022 Peru community blocks key mining highway amid protests Peruvian community members blocked a key mining corridor highway near the city of Cusco amid protests against the country's new president.
December 12, 2022 Teck’s new CEO looks to tap cash from coal to fuel copper expansion Copper represents less than a fifth of the company's sales.
December 12, 2022 Higher output could boost Coal India’s spot sales, chairman says The company shares have climbed 25% since April.
December 12, 2022 BHP invests in Gates and Friedland-backed firm I-Rox BHP will help I-Pulse and its affiliate I-Rox, in which is also taking an equity position, develop technologies that can curb energy use in the mining sector.
December 11, 2022 Peru protesters threaten to halt Antapaccay, Bambas: Republica Demonstrators have threatened to stop work at Glencore’s Antapaccay and MMG’s Las Bambas copper mines in protest against Peru's new president.
December 9, 2022 Turquoise Hill shareholders approve Rio Tinto’s $3.3bn buyout bid The vote clears the way for Rio Tinto to gain more autonomy over Oyu Tolgoi, which is 66% owned by Turquoise Hill and 34% by the Mongolian government.
December 9, 2022 Endeavour Silver announces 600moz indicated resource for newly acquired Pitarrilla project Endeavour acquired the Pitarrilla project from SSR Mining in July 2022 for total consideration of $70 million and a 1.25% net smelter returns royalty.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
