July 31, 2023 Carajás in Brazil could be a top producer of copper in 10 years, CEO says “That’s the super secret. There’s a lot of copper up there,” said Ero Copper CEO David Strang.
July 31, 2023 Rio Tinto, Codelco join forces to find more copper in Chile They will explore for the coveted metal in concessions held by Agua de la Falda, in which Rio has a 55% interest.
July 31, 2023 Ecuadorean votes could bar oil output in Amazon reserve, mining near Quito Ecuadoreans will decide in two August referendums whether oil and mining projects in key regions of the country can continue.
July 31, 2023 Serabi Gold shares jump on deal with Brazil indigenous groups Representatives of indigenous communities have stated their support for the long-term development of the Coringa gold project in Para state.
July 31, 2023 Glencore buys Pan American’s stake in Argentinean copper project Pan American is selling its 56% interest in the MARA copper project, added to its portfolio as part of the acquisition of Yamana Gold.
July 30, 2023 Bolivian Indigenous group declares local emergency to counteract gold mining cooperatives’ actions The Indigenous Peoples of La Paz Central Group issued a local state of emergency following an attempt by gold mining co-ops to modify the zoning of protected areas.
July 30, 2023 Chile’s Supreme Court awards $1.4 million to 31 of the 33 miners trapped in 2010 The Supreme Court ruling states that the National Geology and Mining Service and the Labour Directorate failed to comply with its legal obligation of conducting proper precautionary inspections.
July 30, 2023 Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden to acquire 10% of Brazil base metals firm Ma'aden, has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in Vale Base Metals, as part of a strategy to invest in global mining assets.
July 29, 2023 Crystallex gets priority in proceeds from Citgo owner share sale The auction of shares in Citgo Petroleum’s parent company would help to pay $1.2 billion awarded to Crystallex as compensation for a gold mine seized more than a decade ago.
July 29, 2023 Samarco files judicial reorganization plan alongside creditors The intent is to carry out transactions contemplated in a previous agreement that established a discount on the value of the company's debt.
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
