August 13, 2023 Peru launches ‘mega-operations’ to destroy illegal mining camps in biodiversity hotspot Peruvian authorities were able to locate and destroy illegal mining camps in the Madre de Dios region.
August 11, 2023 A vicious cycle of rising resource nationalism Global warming has raised the economic status and political importance of critical minerals, but with that also comes an increased risk of resource nationalism across the globe.
August 11, 2023 Mapped: The 10 largest undeveloped silver deposits in the world Global silver demand is poised to soar in the next decade, driven by emerging technologies like electric vehicles and solar power.
August 11, 2023 Chile’s President blocks push for private lithium concessions President Boric's strategy only grants lithium licences to public-private partnerships under government control.
August 10, 2023 Assassination in Ecuador spurs investor rethink of elections “Some investors may be interpreting that the more moderate candidates have a better chance of performing well in the upcoming elections,” analyst said.
August 10, 2023 Codelco and Anglo American discuss mining pact to lift copper output in Chile Talks are focusing on enabling Codelco’s Andina mine and Anglo’s Los Bronces to tap rich ore grades sitting between the two operations.
August 10, 2023 Antofagasta profit jumps despite lower copper prices, boosts dividend Antofagasta increased its interim dividend to 11.7 cents per share from 9.2 cents last year, after posting a 7.5% rise in half-year profit .
August 9, 2023 Ford shuts down in Brazil, and China’s top EV maker comes to the rescue The resurrection of the former Ford plant represents the grand industrial ambitions of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
August 9, 2023 Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.
August 9, 2023 Ecuador’s President asks court to resume environmental consultations Popular referendums, halted since last week, are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador.
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
