First mover New Pacific, other juniors make headway in once off-limits Bolivia
Once considered a pariah, Bolivia is quickly gaining a reputation as an exciting jurisdiction for mineral exploration.
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Chile probes giant sinkhole at Lundin underground copper mine
The sinkhole occurred at Alcaparrosa, one of two underground mines that make up Ojos del Salado, which in turn is part of the Candelaria complex.
Gold price rises to four-week high ahead of fresh US economic data
Bullion rose 2.2% last week and continued to climb on Monday as the risk of a recession cooled expectations for how sharply the Federal Reserve will raise rates to tame inflation.
Canadian government sued by environmental groups over 20 oil and gas “sleeper” permits
Exploration permits originally granted off the coast of British Columbia in the late 1960s and 1970s.
The view from England: Time to wake up sleepy heads
Mining companies seem to be sleepwalking into a catastrophic shortage of skills.
Globally more is being spent on coal than copper mining
New report shows growing disconnect between rhetoric on energy transition, which requires exponential growth in copper mining, and the realities of going green.
Tesla inks battery materials deals with two China suppliers
The announcements come as major automakers look to scoop up battery metals in the face of a looming shortage.
Gold investors face bind over bars from tarnished Russia
Some investors want Russian gold off their books but it's not that easy to remove.
From profits to pay, JPMorgan’s gold secrets spill out in court
The trial of JPMorgan’s former head of precious metals has offered unprecedented insights into the trading desk that dominates the global gold market.