September 29, 2023 Peru won’t force contested mining projects on communities Both the Tia Maria project and the Las Bambas copper mine have been heavily opposed by local communities.
September 29, 2023 Supervisors at Escondida mine reject contract offer, strike possible The union says BHP is looking to reduce benefits and production bonuses while extending working hours.
September 29, 2023 CleanTech Lithium kicks off exploration at two new Chilean assets Initial sample results show a subsurface brine aquifer target in the Salar de Atacama basin and the presence of boron.
September 28, 2023 Brazil mineral rights dispute casts shadow on Sigma Lithium expansion A Brazilian court injunction is halting the sale or mining of two plots of land where Sigma Lithium is planning open pits.
September 28, 2023 Nexa to pump $200 million towards upgrading Pasco mining complex in Peru The initiative consists of building a tunnel that will connect Atacocha and Porvenir mines.
September 28, 2023 American Lithium bets it can open mine in Peru by 2027 The Falchani project would bring an $880 million investment to one of Peru’s poorest regions.
September 28, 2023 Capstone awarded Copper Mark for operations in Chile Winners of the award demonstrate best practice in responsible production and contribute to the UN sustainable development goals.
September 28, 2023 Petrobras, Vale to seek opportunities for joint investment in renewables The companies have signed an MOU to study potential joint investment opportunities in renewable energy.
September 28, 2023 Peru grapples with red tape that’s burying giant copper projects Frustrations with bureaucracy that can take years to navigate were expressed at an event held in Arequipa.
September 28, 2023 Top emitters underreport coal, oil & gas methane emissions – study The US, Russia, Venezuela and Turkmenistan are in the spotlight for underreporting their methane emissions.
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
