April 23, 2022

Chile recommends denying extension for Anglo American copper mine

A Chilean environmental regulator has recommended that Anglo American's Los Bronces copper project not be granted an extension permit.

April 22, 2022

SQM unveils largest electric fleet in Chilean mining industry

New fleet contributes to lithium miner’s sustainability plan to achieve carbon neutrality  by 2040.

April 22, 2022

The diamond world is scrambling to keep buying Russian gems

The disruptions around Russian diamonds are being felt through the global industry, which was already facing a shortage of rough stones even before the war in Ukraine.

April 22, 2022

Global miners must overcome labour shortages, inflation pain to meet targets

Analysts expect earnings to be driven lower this year and next.

April 22, 2022

Chile constitution drafters reject mining-adverse proposal

The 52 articles rejected sought tightening up the protection of the country’s natural resources, including copper and lithium.

April 22, 2022

Glencore cobalt mine scrutinized as Congo revisits foreign deals

The country added the Mutanda mine to a list of projects that could face renegotiation.

April 22, 2022

Newmont posts fall in first-quarter profit

Newmont in February warned that Omicron-related issues could impact its gold production by as much as 150,000 ounces in the first quarter.

April 22, 2022

Sibanye-Stillwater increases wage offer for striking South Africa gold mineworkers

Under Sibanye's "final settlement offer", entry-level employees would be given an annual increase of 850 rand a month each year between 2022 and 2024

April 22, 2022

Peru says 50-day protest lifted at Cuajone mine

Southern Copper has yet to say if it will restart production after the protest suspension.

April 22, 2022

Investor group to flag concern over Glencore’s climate efforts

Glencore last year said it planned to run down its thermal coal mines by the mid-2040s and hit net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.