September 13, 2022

Escondida mine conflict unresolved, regulators inspect site

Union workers approved a partial strike last week and threatened a complete work stoppage over safety concerns at the world's largest copper mine.

September 12, 2022

Chile launches plan to boost investment to address weakened economy

New copper mining projects will be exempt for five years from an ad-valorem component that was proposed in a new mining royalty.

September 12, 2022

Three miners die in mudslide at Sierra Metals’ Yauricocha mine

The deaths add renewed attention to mining safety protocols in Latin America.

September 12, 2022

Greatland Gold shares jump on $235 million funding for Havieron

Havieron is considered one of the biggest long-life gold-copper deposits in development worldwide, with an estimated value of over $1.2 billion.

September 12, 2022

Copper price rises on a weaker dollar

US inflation data this week will help to shed light on Federal Reserve policy intentions.

September 12, 2022

Colombia to require environmental permits for exploration

Companies operating in Colombia currently need environmental permission only for the extraction and production phases of projects.

September 12, 2022

Ivanhoe, Gecamines kick off construction at Kipushi zinc mine in DRC

On care and maintenance since 1993, Kipushi will be one of the world's highest-grade zinc mines when it begins production in 2024.

September 11, 2022

Chilean think-tank says Codelco pays more taxes but extracts less copper than private companies

Chile’s Center for National Studies of Alternative Development reports that while private mining paid $3.5 billion in taxes, Codelco paid $5.3 billion.

September 11, 2022

Ancient remains found at Glencore’s project in Argentina

A worker at Glencore’s El Pachón project in Argentina bumped into human remains while performing some road cleaning duties.

September 9, 2022

Escondida mine workers agree to suspend planned work stoppage

Workers at Chile’s Escondida, the largest copper mine in the world, agreed to temporarily suspend a work stoppage planned for next week to meet with local regulators.