July 8, 2024

Silvercorp acquisition of Adventus hits roadblock

Silvercorp sees potential cancellation of the environmental permit for Adventus' El Domo project as an unmet condition for closing the deal.

July 7, 2024

RANKED: World’s top 10 gold mining companies

Newmont remains the top gold producer with 5.5 million oz. across its global operations, which span four continents.

July 4, 2024

Brazil’s Lula will ‘demand’ compensation for Mariana and Brumadinho

The Brazilian President is expected to meet with Vale executives next week.

July 4, 2024

BHP cuts employee incentives by 20% globally — report

The world's largest listed miner is reportedly paying only 80% of short-term incentives offered in 2023-24, as it missed performance goals.

July 3, 2024

Vale picks mining veteran Usmar to lead base metals turnaround

The board of the Rio de Janeiro-based miner reportedly chose Shaun Usmar to head Vale Base Metals.

July 3, 2024

Eramet targets November production start at Argentina lithium plant

Eramet aims to start production at its new Centenario lithium plant in Argentina before the end of the year.

July 3, 2024

Antofagasta outlines progress on $4.4bn Centinela expansion

The second concentrator will add 144,000 tonnes of copper a year to the company’s overall production, extending the mine's life 30 more years. 

July 3, 2024

Codelco sees copper output ticking up in second half of year

Codelco's output continued to decline year-on-year in the first half of 2024 but should tick up in the second half of this year.

July 3, 2024

BHP requests permit in Chile for trolley system at Escondida mine

The project includes the installation of a trolley system to assist the transit of mining trucks in areas with high fuel consumption.

July 2, 2024

BASF pulls plug on Chile investment plans amid EV slowdown

The German chemicals giant withdrew from initial talks with Vancouver's Wealth Minerals on Tuesday.