June 6, 2024

Brazil seeks $20.7 billion from Vale, BHP over 2015 dam collapse

The government has also set a 12-year period for the payments to be made.

June 6, 2024

Peru authorizes Barrick to explore mining at southern border

Peru's constitution requires foreign private investment within 50 kilometers of the country's border to be approved by the cabinet of ministers.

June 6, 2024

SolGold inks exploitation contract for Ecuador copper-gold project

The document outlines legal and financial terms and conditions required for the development of SolGold's flagship Cascabel project.

June 6, 2024

Pink sea pigs, transparent sea cucumbers discovered in area targeted by deep-sea miners

A 45-day expedition to the Clarion Clipperton Zone discovered several species not previously described by science.

June 6, 2024

Most energy and mining projects 20% over budget — study

About $1.5bn invested in energy transition-related projects are at risk through 2030, research from Bain & Company shows.

June 5, 2024

Chilean regulator aims for quick decision on Tianqi-SQM dispute

Tianqi has argued to the regulator that a shareholders' vote is needed to approve the SQM-Codelco agreement.

June 5, 2024

Brazilian gold mines linked to illegal use of 185 tonnes of mercury

The highly toxic metal was used to produce 127 tons of gold, reported in areas holding wildcat mining permits.

June 5, 2024

Antofagasta to invest $1.5bn for water transport system at Chile copper mine

Chile has suffered a 15-year drought.

June 5, 2024

De Beers aims to rebrand as top jewellery group

De Beers seeks becoming a leading luxury jewellery retailer as it reels from weak market conditions and the failed BHP bid for Anglo American.

June 5, 2024

BHP heads to mediation to avert strike at Spence copper mine

BHP requested that the Chilean government mediate in talks with union leaders after workers voted to strike.