Peru’s economy grows 3.47% in November, but mining contracts amid protests
An advance in consumption was offset by a drop in the country's key mining sector beset by environmental protests.
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Saudi Arabia hosts minerals forum; aims to become global mining hub
The world’s fourth largest importer of metals is looking to accelerate the exploration and mining of critical minerals in the country and become a new global mining hub.
Endeavour Silver to buy SSR’s Pitarrilla project in Mexico for $70m
The Pitarrilla project, 160 km north of the city of Durango, has measured and indicated resources of 164.7 million tonnes grading 99.1 grams silver per tonne.
Chile court halts lithium auction days after quotas awarded
An appeals court ordered the suspension, which was requested by the regional governor of the Atacama region and local indigenous communities.
Colombia presidential favorite seeks global anti-oil bloc
Gustavo Petro is calling on ideological allies across Latin America and the world to join him in forming a new bloc to lead the economy away from fossil fuels.
Recycling plant aims to turn US coal country into rare earth powerhouse
“The mining industry needs to do a better job of utilizing innovative technologies as a way of looking to clean up environmental liabilities.”
Gold lagging inflation
Despite leading inflation benchmarks skyrocketing to multi-decade highs, gold prices have barely budged.
Avateltm to debut at Newcrest’s Cadia mine in 2022
Innovation enables a single operator to prepare and wirelessly charge a development face from within the safety of an enclosed cabin.
Gold wars: revenge of supply and inflation
One could expect that gold would perform better last year amid all the supply problems and a surge in inflation.
