March 30, 2023

Rio Tinto, First Quantum partner to move La Granja copper project in Peru to development

First Quantum will acquire a 55% stake in the project for $105 million, making it the majority owner.

March 30, 2023

CHART: Demand is soaring, but global mining is not expanding 

Mining companies have to run just to stand still, but expansion capex in the global mining sector as a percentage of profits has halved in a decade.

March 30, 2023

Peru copper mines aim for output boost in 2023 after protest impact fades

Power data from Peru's private power sector body COES shows activity at Peru's top mines has stabilized since early March.

March 30, 2023

Codelco loses environmental licence for Ecuador copper project

A provincial appeals court has stripped Codelco of its environmental licence for the Llurimagua project.

March 30, 2023

Palladium One surges as Glencore invests in critical minerals explorer 

Glencore is paying $4.25 million for the stake of about 28.3 million shares.

March 30, 2023

Solaris stock rises as Equinox sheds stake in company

Back in December, Equinox had already sold 11 million common shares of Solaris.

March 30, 2023

Scientists figure out how to improve lithium metal batteries’ durability

Korean researchers developed a new anode material that they believe can accelerate the commercialization of durable and lightweight lithium metal batteries.

March 30, 2023

Nexa Resources resumes operations at Cerro Lindo zinc mine in Peru

Nexa had halted operations at the zinc mine due to unusually heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers from Cyclone Yaku.

March 30, 2023

Antamina mine life extension cost hiked to $2bn, CEO says

Prolonging the productive life of Peru's largest copper mine will cost $4 billion more than planned.

March 29, 2023

US and EU near critical minerals accord to unlock US subsidies

The deal will likely be similar to an agreement the US signed with Japan this week.