December 14, 2022 Las Bambas running out of storage space in threat to production One of the world’s top copper mines is running out of storage space, raising the risk of slowing or halting production in another threat to global supply of the metal.
December 14, 2022 Albemarle to build $180m US lithium research centre The lithium giant anticipates creating at least 200 jobs at the site, with an average salary of $94,000 per year.
December 13, 2022 Barrick responds to rights abuse allegations in Tanzania Miner refutes claims, says corporate watchdog RAID had a history of making unfounded allegations about purported human rights abuses at North Mara.
December 13, 2022 Peru copper mines face transport delays as protests spread Cerro Verde, near the southwestern city of Arequipa, is experiencing holdups in transport of people, supplies and product.
December 13, 2022 Centamin grows Sukari gold reserves for second straight year Sukari is currently Egypt's largest and first modern gold mine, as well as one of the world's largest producing mines.
December 13, 2022 Nutrien expects normal fertilizer prices in 2023 After a year of price volatility for agricultural inputs, 2023 is set to be a "normal" year for fertilizer and pesticide costs -LatAm CEO.
December 13, 2022 BHP accused of delaying $6 billion-plus Brazil dam case BHP Group accused of trying to "forever put off" the question of liability for a 2015 dam collapse that triggered Brazil's worst environmental disaster.
December 13, 2022 Teck, Earth Rangers partner to support wildlife conservation in British Columbia Teck’s conservation, protection and restoration of land and biodiversity goal aims it will exceed the disturbance caused by its mining activities from a 2020 baseline by 2030.
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.
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