June 1, 2022

Tailings dams must get community consent, ensure zero harm – report

Report recommends that new tailings facilities must not be constructed if the operator cannot ensure the safe and timely evacuation of communities in the area.

June 1, 2022

Fires hit two key copper projects in Peru amid protests

Fires broke out at MMG's Las Bambas copper mine and Southern Copper Corp's planned Los Chancas project.

May 31, 2022

Quebrada Blanca 2: Teck’s ‘first big piece’ to realign its energy goals 

With the aim of rebalancing its portfolio towards metals needed for the energy transition, Teck Resources will look to finish constructing its biggest ever project by the end of 2022…

May 31, 2022

Interview: Freeport-McMoRan’s president, Americas on its most tangible ESG initiatives

2021 was a year of transition and planning for the future for Freeport in Chile.

May 31, 2022

More gold deals are in the works if Yamana is any gauge

Yamana's Peter Marrone said there are discussions for other prospective deals in the gold industry.

May 31, 2022

CHART: Big oil, mining on capex strike

Capital expenditure by oil and mining companies is down to a 15-year low despite a 40% rise in global commodity consumption over the same period, according to a new report.

May 31, 2022

India’s top e-recycler to spend $1bn on expansions as EVs take off

Attero is seeking to recycle over 300,000 metric tons of lithium-ion battery waste annually by 2027.

May 31, 2022

Vale deposits $252m in compensation related to Brumadinho disaster

Resources will be reverted to projects for improvements in urban mobility and the strengthening of public services.

May 31, 2022

Gold Fields to become world’s no. 4 gold miner with Yamana acquisition

The $6.7 billion all-share deal fits Gold Fields’ ambitions of expanding in the Americas.

May 30, 2022

Foraco wins $60m deep directional drilling contract with BHP Olympic Dam

The contract is signed for three years firm plus two optional years extension.