April 4, 2024

Barrick eyes Peru growth amid global asset expansion

The company, which was the country's second top gold producer until 2018, has applied for a new concession in the southern Puno district.

April 3, 2024

Norway sovereign fund advisor may recommend Rio Tinto stake sale

The Council on Ethics has told Rio that it is assessing the company for environmental damage from its operations in the Brazilian Amazon.

April 3, 2024

Peru’s Congress backs new cabinet after government announces new funding for mining

Up to $4.6 billion of investment will be made available to the country's key mining sector.

April 2, 2024

Aura Minerals shares gain as miner ups gold reserves nearly 24%

The Central and South America-focused company says it added 2.4 million oz. gold, or 21%, to measured and indicated resources over the 2022 statement.

April 2, 2024

Gold Fields begins gold production at new Chilean mine

The almost $1.2bn Salares Norte mine faced some unique challenges, including relocating a handful of endangered rodents, rocketing costs and technical delays.

April 1, 2024

Sigma Lithium expands production capacity, targets doubling output by 2025

The miner plans to increase production at its Grota do Cirilo project to 520,000 tonnes per year.

April 1, 2024

Chile’s mining production up 7.7% in February

Following one of the most challenging periods for miners in Chile in years, the country’s industry is finally picking up.

March 31, 2024

Environmental NGO asks Venezuelan government to ratify Minamata Convention

NGO Clima21 asked the Venezuelan government to ratify the Minamata Convention, which aims to restrict and limit the trade and use of mercury in small-scale gold mining.

March 31, 2024

Draft decree allows miners in Peru to exceed daily installed capacity by 10%

Currently, excess production can reach up to 5% of the total allowed and if miners go over that limit, they have to pay a validation fee.

March 29, 2024

CHARTS: Copper price bulls bring back $10,000 forecasts

While plummeting spot TC/RCs – from $90+ to $3 – are behind the (already fizzling) rally, copper’s long term supply problems are also firmly back in focus.