March 7, 2024

Vale ex-president could escape Brumadinho homicide charges

Fábio Schvartsman claims no connection to dam breach.

March 7, 2024

Brazil’s CSN net profit soars on mining performance

CSN's net profit jumped by more than fourfold in the fourth quarter.

March 7, 2024

Fortuna Silver takes $90.6m charge on Mexican mine closure

It will cease activities at its San José mine in Mexico this year, six months earlier than planned, due to rising costs and depleted reserves.

March 7, 2024

Deep-sea mining could cost $500 billion in value destruction, study says

The report "How to lose half a trillion" says that mining the seafloor could cost the industry $30 to $132 billion in value destruction.

March 6, 2024

US imposes preliminary duties on aluminum extrusions from China, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey

The duties range from 1.45% to 169.66%, varying by country.

March 6, 2024

SolGold soars on $3.2bn investment, largest in Ecuador history

Committed funds add to a previous $311 million the company vowed to invest in its Cascabel copper-gold project.

March 5, 2024

Lithium Chile farms out four properties to Eramet

Eramet is expected to carry out a three-phased exploration program on these properties over the next 3-4 years.

March 5, 2024

Future of First Quantum mine is for the people of Panama to decide, US official says

Panama holds presidential elections in May, and the future of Cobre Panama mine has emerged as a flash point among opponents and supporters of the mine.

March 5, 2024

Ecuador government inks investment agreements with Adventus, Atico

Ecuador will invest $100 million in the Condor project and $157 million in the La Plata project.

March 5, 2024

First Quantum opens Panama mine for public visits in restart bid

The miner also expects to secure authorization to sell more than 120,000 metric tons of copper concentrate stored near a port.