December 13, 2022

Peru copper mines face transport delays as protests spread

Cerro Verde, near the southwestern city of Arequipa, is experiencing holdups in transport of people, supplies and product.

December 13, 2022

Copper price rises as US inflation rate slows

US inflation was 7.1% over the 12 months to the end of November, dropping from 7.7% in October.

December 13, 2022

Global miners’ ESG strategies show ‘concerning’ lack of focus on gender

A report by Stratum and Digbee shows that gender is considered the “least important” social priority for mining companies over the next two years.

December 12, 2022

Chilean water regulator fines Lundin subsidiary over sinkhole

The DGA water regulator said the mining works carried out by the firm managing the Alcaparrosa Mine had caused a puncture which permanently damaged the Copiapo River aquifer.

December 12, 2022

Peru keeps churning out copper and zinc despite political chaos

The only case of mining disruptions is at MMG’s Las Bambas, where a pre-existing community conflict has blocked the main entrance.

December 12, 2022

Metalla adds Barrick’s Lama project to royalty portfolio

Total consideration will be $7.5 million in common shares and cash.

December 12, 2022

Peru community blocks key mining highway amid protests

Peruvian community members blocked a key mining corridor highway near the city of Cusco amid protests against the country's new president.

December 12, 2022

Copper price retreats on China demand worries

Covid-19 symptoms are spreading rapidly in China after authorities began dismantling stringent measures against the disease.

December 12, 2022

Teck’s new CEO looks to tap cash from coal to fuel copper expansion

Copper represents less than a fifth of the company's sales.

December 12, 2022

SolGold shares dive despite raising $36m with Jiangxi backing

The miner is said to be at the centre of a bidding war between Jiangxi, China’s largest copper miner on the one side, and a possible BHP-Newcrest alliance on the…