October 2, 2024

Vale backs Brazil critical minerals fund in nod to government

The fund is backed by Vale and Brazil’s development bank BNDES.

October 2, 2024

China’s fast-growing copper champion is reshaping global metal supply

After a three-decade exploration and acquisition blitz, Zijin Mining Group is digging up gold, copper and lithium across multiple continents.

October 2, 2024

Vale’s new boss pledges to grow copper output after falling behind rivals

The company sees copper and nickel as part of the transition.

October 2, 2024

Brazilian state to host COP30 climate summit defends gold mining rules

Brazil's Green Party has challenged the regulations allowing municipal authorities to license gold prospects of up to 500 hectares.

October 2, 2024

Rio2 receives key permits for Fenix gold mine in Chile

The permits cover mining methods, processing plant, waste dumps and stockpiles, and the closure plan.

October 2, 2024

New Vale CEO set to earn up to $11 million annually

About 80% of Gustavo Pimenta’s compensation is tied to achieving specific targets.

October 2, 2024

Gold Fields adopts space technology to boost exploration in Chile

It will apply Australia’s Fleet Space technology to boost exploration efforts at its Salares Norte gold mine in northern Chile.

October 1, 2024

Capstone achieves commercial production at MVDP, releases feasibility for optimized project

Capstone now plans to begin construction of the MV Optimized project following acceptance of its environmental permit application.

October 1, 2024

Chilean economy seen growing 2.7% in 2025 as mining recovers

Investment in 2025 should climb 5.9% as projects from the private sector pour in.

October 1, 2024

Gold prices and poverty fuel illegal mining in Peru’s Amazon

Illegal mining has spread across Peru's Amazon region and the Andes since the Covid-19 pandemic sent the economy into recession.