October 4, 2021

Las Bambas standoff tests Castillo’s mining reform pledges

Peru's new socialist government swept to power pledging to strike a new deal with the copper mining sector to redistribute profits to Andean communities.

October 1, 2021

Mexico gears up for international arbitration, searches for legal counsel

Mexico's government has requested bids to hire legal counsel for international arbitration in two upcoming investor-state cases.

October 1, 2021

Silver, PGM Snapshot: Eight companies with an eye for precious white metal

Not all that glitters is gold. Sometimes it’s silver, platinum, or palladium.

October 1, 2021

Silver investors undaunted

The holdings of the leading and dominant silver ETF have stayed high despite the festering silver weakness.

September 29, 2021

Silver price drops to lowest in a year against stronger dollar

Silver is now headed for its worst month in a year, while gold is on course for its biggest monthly drop since June.

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 27, 2021

Cordoba raises $11.8m for Alacran PFS

The Alacran deposit is part of the San Matias development.

September 27, 2021

Super material discovered in error could be key for batteries, fuel cells

A silver-charged super material was discovered by mistake.

September 24, 2021

Silver-enhanced disinfectant has long-lasting effects against covid-19

Researchers at the University of Central Florida and Kismet Technologies created a powerful disinfectant using cerium oxide and silver.

September 20, 2021

Copper Fox PEA for Schaft Creek porphyry puts development cost at $2.7bn

Schaft Creek is a joint venture of Teck Resources, the 75% owner and operator, and 25% partner Copper Fox.