January 31, 2024

Barrick to spend $136 million on failed Pascua-Lama project

According to the EIA submitted to Chilean regulators, Barrick wants to adapt the closure plan to restore surface and underground water flows.

January 30, 2024

Hecla Mining looks to expand into Latin America

The largest silver producer in the US is eyeing Mexico, Peru and two other countries in Latin America to speed up growth.

January 29, 2024

Nord Precious Metals resumes permitting ahead of Castle silver bulk sample

The company says that restarting the permitting process is a strategic move to advance the Castle East project to advanced exploration.

January 29, 2024

World’s biggest jeweller Pandora stops using mined silver and gold

The Danish company buys around 340 tonnes of silver and one tonne of gold every year.

January 29, 2024

Russian tycoon’s investment group sells Polymetal stake to Omani-owned consortium

Polymetal International is seeking to sell its Russian assets, which were sanctioned by the US in 2023.

January 28, 2024

High-voltage tower serving Poderosa gold mine in Peru destroyed by illegal miners

This is the 11th time in a year that illegal miners have attacked La Poderosa's energy infrastructure.

January 27, 2024

Guatemalan Ministry of Mines to review all mining licenses

The Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines will review all mining licenses in response to multiple complaints regarding bribes and corruption.

January 25, 2024

Kootenay Silver updates La Cigarra resource, showing improved grade

Measured and indicated resources are estimated at 15.7 million tonnes grading 102 g/t silver.

January 25, 2024

When air filters pollute the air, silver and copper sprays can help

Silver and copper-based sprays have proven to eliminate the growth of some of the most dangerous bacteria in air filtration systems.

January 24, 2024

Glencore licenses Horne 5 operations to Falco Resources

The Horne 5 mine is to be developed below the historic Horne mine, which was operational from 1927 to 1976.