December 6, 2023

New approach aims to detoxify artisanal gold mining

A new approach to detoxifying artisanal gold mining aims to help miners keep their livelihoods while reducing associated health risks.

December 5, 2023

Deadly attack spurs plea for Peru crackdown on unlicensed mines

The industry is laying part of the blame on temporary permits known in Peru as Reinfo, a registry that allows informal miners to operate with some legal protections while they…

December 5, 2023

Investors are seeing past 75% lithium price plunge, Chile’s Enami says

The state-owned ore processing company said it will be in a position to choose a partner for a sprawling lithium project by mid next year.

December 5, 2023

Antofagasta, union begin mediation to avoid strike

The nearly 400 employees represented by a Centinela workers union last month overwhelmingly rejected a contract proposal from Antofagasta.

December 5, 2023

Chilean copper smelter project drawing interest from China

Officials from state company Enami met with authorities and company representatives in China last month to discuss a $1.4 billion project to overhaul Enami’s smelter.

December 5, 2023

China can’t control the price of iron ore, Vale CEO says

“The rule of the economics are going to drive the price, the rule meaning supply and demand,” said Vale CEO Bartolomeo.

December 5, 2023

Codelco’s production falls 5.7% in October – Cochilco

The world's largest miner of the metal has struggled with operational issues and high debt.

December 5, 2023

Vale offers iron ore price support with steady output plan

Nickel production was estimated at 160,000 to 175,000 tons next year, against some 165,000 tons in 2023.

December 4, 2023

Top Chinese lithium producers to fund Atlas project in Brazil

The company will partner with Chengxin and Yahua, suppliers of lithium hydroxide to Tesla, BYD, and LG.

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.