January 8, 2024

Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study

Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are still the top sources of mercury in the global ocean.

January 7, 2024

Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation

A series of disappointments for the mining industry comes against the backdrop of weak commodity prices — although gold has been an exception.

January 7, 2024

Brazilian government, miners join forces to improve security in gold mining areas

A new protocol aims to avoid cargo theft by organized crime.

January 5, 2024

Lithium lowdown: Q4 2023 roundup and analysis

A critical review of current developments in the global lithium industry and key takeaways by Chris Williams, Analyst at Adamas Intelligence.

January 5, 2024

First Quantum calls on Panama to prevent violence at closed mine

The Suntracs construction union — which played a leading role in protests that led to the mine’s closure late last year — is planning a march at the mine site.

January 5, 2024

Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth

In a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and cobalt mining markets and new technology could do the same to lithium.

January 4, 2024

Cordoba rises on $40 million for Colombian copper project

The latest installment from JCHX bolsters Cordoba’s financial standing as it seeks to reorganize its debt.

January 4, 2024

Buenaventura sees Antofagasta as ally in copper growth plans

While the Lima-based company is known mainly for its precious metal mines, it also owns 20% of the giant Cerro Verde copper mine operated by Freeport-McMoRan.

January 4, 2024

Wealth Minerals releases positive PEA for $1.15bn Kuska lithium project in Chile

Baseline capital expenditures are estimated at $749 million, including $44 million to be spent on additional exploration and permitting.

January 4, 2024

Atico shares surge on long-term extension for La Plata mining concession in Ecuador

This new period of validity for the mining concession is now until 2049.