December 26, 2022

First Quantum starts arbitration against Panama, says government

The company accounts for roughly 3.5% of Panama's gross domestic product.

December 23, 2022

Ecuador says mining could become third-biggest export by 2025

Despite its abundant mineral reserves, Ecuador has lagged behind other Andean countries such as Peru and Chile in developing large-scale mining.

December 23, 2022

Codelco launches austerity plan after lower production forecasts

The state-owned miner cut its 2022/23 production goal in October, amid lower prices and poorer ore grades.

December 23, 2022

Panama aims for ‘fair’ deal with First Quantum

The Cobre Panama mine is considered the largest private investment in the Central American country.

December 23, 2022

Rio Tinto venture makes strategic investment in Regulus Resources

The Rio Tinto investment follows a $5 million investment by Osisko Gold Royalties in mid-October.

December 23, 2022

Ecuador signs investment contract with Solaris on Warintza project

The investment contract ratifies the Investment Protection Agreement announced in June and “significantly” de-risks Warintza.

December 23, 2022

Triple Flag acquires royalty on polymetallic Thunder Bay North project

Triple Flag is acquiring up to a 2.5% NSR royalty for $15 million on the platinum, palladium, copper and nickel project.

December 23, 2022

Copper price rises on hopes for better demand in 2023

While some analysts expect the metal to rise towards record highs in 2023, weakening economic growth has pulled prices down 14% this year.

December 22, 2022

Major fire hits Chilean port; Codelco operations unaffected

Fire broke out at Chile's Ventanas port near a smelter belonging to state-run miner Coldeco.

December 22, 2022

Premium Nickel aims to re-open Selebi mine in Botswana 

The Selebi south deposit has a resource of 11.28 million tonnes grading 0.98% nickel and 1.9% copper.