September 28, 2021

Peru minister says $1.4bn Tia Maria mine a “no go”

Economy and finance minister Pedro Francke said Southern Copper should stop pushing a “socially and politically unfeasible" project.

September 28, 2021

Ero Copper study expands Boa Esperanca mine life, doubles production

The updated feasibility is based on a 93% increase in contained copper in reserves at the project since the initial study.

September 28, 2021

Congo reviews $6.2bn China mining deal as criticism grows

The contract, signed in 2008, promised a $3.2 billion investment by China in a copper/cobalt mine and another $3 billion worth of infrastructure projects.

September 28, 2021

Anglo American resumes field work in Ecuador

Company is now re-engaging with local communities in the Pegasus gold-copper project to start test drilling in the second half of 2022.

September 27, 2021

British Columbia’s biggest mines see three-year revenue erosion

Average revenue fell 26.2% to C$519.5 million in 2020.

September 27, 2021

Cordoba raises $11.8m for Alacran PFS

The Alacran deposit is part of the San Matias development.

September 27, 2021

Hudbay reaches agreement with unions in Manitoba

Hudbay has now completed the collective bargaining process with all of its unions in Manitoba.

September 27, 2021

China to auction another 150,000 tonnes of state metal reserves on Oct 9

In the fourth round of metal auctions this year, the administration will sell off 30,000 tonnes of copper, 50,000 tonnes of zinc and 70,000 tonnes of aluminum.

September 27, 2021

Power costs could force metal producers from Europe – Eurometaux

Governments across Europe are coming under pressure to help curb soaring energy costs for companies and households caused by a global surge in wholesale gas prices.

September 27, 2021

Peru road blockades force MMG to halt Las Bambas copper mine

Locals have long complained about the lack of local benefits from the massive operation and periodically block roads in protest.