February 16, 2024

Peru approves $2 billion Antamina copper mine expansion

Long-awaited permit will extend the life of Peru's largest copper mine, co-owned by Glencore, BHP, Teck and Mitsubishi, from 2028 to 2036.

February 15, 2024

Vale to follow BHP on new provisions over dam failure, analysts say

Analysts have calculated an additional provision between about $3.5 billion and $3.6 billion to match BHP provisions for the year.

February 15, 2024

Mexican mining sector balks at plan to ban open-pit mines

The industry says such a move would be disastrous for the sector, which fuels 2.5% of gross domestic product.

February 14, 2024

Barrick CEO not interested in ‘piecemeal’ talks over First Quantum assets

First Quantum is exploring options to "manage its balance sheet," including selling smaller mines.

February 13, 2024

BHP partners with Chile miners to battle cybersecurity risks

The initiative, led by Corporación Alta Ley and supported by the Chilean Ministry of Mining, aims to generate and share cyber-intelligence information.

February 13, 2024

First Quantum CEO: Panama’s next government cannot ignore mining sector

Tristan Pascall sees an opportunity to discuss the company's contribution to Panama's economy ahead of the May election.

February 12, 2024

McEwen Mining forecasts reduced output in 2024

The company has set of guidance of 130,000-145,000 GEOs for the year.

February 12, 2024

Codelco logs December production setback

Codelco saw production fall 8.3% year-on-year in 2023 to 1.424 million metric tons.

February 12, 2024

Sigma Lithium receives preliminary approval for Grota do Cirilo funding

The funding is intended to support the construction of the second lithium concentrate production plant at the Grota do Cirilo site.

February 11, 2024

New method could simplify detection of diamond deposits

Geologists have established a link between diamond occurrence and the mineral olivine.