March 27, 2024

First Majestic starts selling bullion at Nevada mint facility

Inaugural production of bullion bars, branded “First Strike”, will be commemorated and sold as collectibles.

March 27, 2024

Chile opens 26 lithium salt flats to private companies

Tender process for the lithium-rich flats, excluding Atacama and Maricunga, will start in April and is expected to conclude in July.

March 26, 2024

Mako Mining expands into South America with deal to acquire Goldsource

This acquisition, says Mako, creates a "clear path to over 100,000 ounces per year of gold production."

March 25, 2024

Macron looks to regulate illegal gold mining in French Guiana

Emmanuel Macron said France was considering drafting a plan within three months for areas with important gold reserves.

March 25, 2024

Vale to negotiate financing with US government for iron ore briquette plant

Vale said it will negotiate an award for up to $282.9 million for the project.

March 25, 2024

SQM spars with China partner over Codelco deal

Tianqi acquired a near-quarter share of SQM in 2018 for $4.1 billion amid concerns the deal could give Tianqi a near monopoly over the global lithium market.

March 25, 2024

Nexa Resources eyes expansion in Peru

It's the second application for a concession Nexa has submitted in the last eight days and it targets the mineral-rich Cajamarca region.

March 24, 2024

Criminals’ attempt to kidnap Peruvian miners quashed

The Pataz Unified Command detained three men who attempted to kidnap a group of miners in the La Libertad region, northwestern Peru.

March 24, 2024

Ecuadorian human rights organization denounces criminalization of anti-mining protest

Ecuador’s Ecumenical Human Rights Commission denounced law enforcement agents' criminalization of anti-mining protests.

March 23, 2024

Fortescue eyes developing its copper assets, not looking at Cobre Panama

"When we feel the time is right, we'll pull the trigger," Andrew Forrest said during a visit to Beijing.