December 23, 2024 El Salvador lawmakers overturn mining ban president called ‘absurd’ El Salvador became the first country in the world to ban all forms of metals mining in 2017.
December 23, 2024 Chile files environmental charges against Anglo American’s Los Bronces mine One charge was deemed "very serious," the highest of three offense levels, for non-compliance dating back to a 2014 sanction.
December 23, 2024 Codelco signs early agreement with Salvador mine supervisors The 36-month agreement will start on May 1, 2025.
December 23, 2024 Nigeria resumes mining in Zamfara state on improved security Nigeria has lifted a ban on mining exploration in the northwestern state after a five-year suspension.
December 23, 2024 Midnight Sun receives exploration license renewal for Solwezi copper project in Zambia The project is 6 miles from Africa’s largest copper mining complex, the Kansanshi mine held by First Quantum Minerals.
December 23, 2024 Codelco eyes $800m extension to keep Gabriela Mistral open until 2055 Environmental permit application includes ending the use of domestic land-based water at the mine in 2035.
December 22, 2024 Vedanta to exclude base metals business from sweeping demerger The group said it will consider the base metals business demerger at a later stage.
December 20, 2024 Video: Rob McEwen bets big on developing worlds greenest copper mine With a personal investment of $225 million on the line, much is at stake for Rob McEwen with the success of McEwen Copper’s flagship Los Azules project in Argentina.
December 20, 2024 Codelco and Chuquicamata mine workers reach early wage deal The Chuquicamata mine, located in northern Chile, is one of the largest open-pit copper mines.
December 20, 2024 Codelco copper output misses November target, document shows The miner's output was 3% lower than expected.
Codelco, SQM kick off lithium tie-up with board meeting The NovaAndino Litio company was established after an agreement signed in May 2024 and valid until 2060. December 29, 2025 | 07:59 am
