December 4, 2023 Peru’s deadly gold mine attack highlights growing security risk, costs The latest attack at Poderosa has highlighted a growing risk for miners in the Andean nation.
December 4, 2023 Ivanhoe Electric to acquire remaining interest in Peru-focused Kaizen Discovery Kaizen's main asset is the Pinaya copper-gold project in southeastern Peru.
December 4, 2023 Chilean startup to scale-up tech to boost copper production and save water Ceibo is promising to improve copper production with less water.
December 3, 2023 Peru simplifies procedures for approval of environmental studies, water use permits A supreme decree orders the simplification of environmental certification procedures and water use permits required for mining exploration.
December 3, 2023 First Quantum asks government for clarity on future of Cobre Panama’s workers The Canadian miner issued a communiqué informing employees that it is uncertain how many people will be able to continue working at the operation.
December 3, 2023 Nine dead in Peru’s Poderosa mine after armed men raid Peru’s national police took control of the mine, seized weapons, and detained seven suspects of the deadly attack.
December 1, 2023 Long-term sustainability uncertain if Panama operations end, says First Quantum CEO The company has notified buyers it will not be able to meet agreements due to force majeure.
December 1, 2023 Founders Metals’ high-grade hits hint at Guiana Shield bounty for Antino project in Suriname The junior miner is closing off the year with drill results as high as 13 metres at 14.03 g/t gold.
December 1, 2023 Peru mining output grows 3.14% in October, slowest in 8 months Copper production was up 2.1% from the same month a year ago, while gold and zinc jumped 10.0% and 10.4% respectively.
December 1, 2023 Vale Base Metals in search of new CEO Deshnee Naidoo will step down from her position as CEO effective March 31.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
