August 2, 2023 Codelco sees copper output bottoming out with recovery in sight Its chairman said the $3.5 billion to $4 billion a year Codelco is spending will ensure production over the next five decades.
August 2, 2023 Jaguar Mining buys IAMGOLD’s Brazilian assets for $9 million Jaguar's principal operating assets are currently all located within the Iron Quadrangle, a prolific greenstone belt in Minas Gerais.
August 2, 2023 Hochschild granted key permit for Inmaculada mine in Peru The permit, valid for 20 years, allows Hochschild to resume exploration and develop high-grade reserves and resources at the property.
August 2, 2023 Ecuador court halts referendums on mining, oil projects Popular referendums are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador.
August 1, 2023 Chile fines Lundin mine $9 million for environmental infractions The Caserones copper mine has been fined the equivalent of $9 million for serious water-use violations.
August 1, 2023 Codelco requests permit for $2.5 billion Ministro Hales mine extension The project aims to boost production capacity of copper concentrate from the current 700,000 metric tons a year to 830,000 tons.
August 1, 2023 Lithium Americas shareholders approve split The new Lithium Americas will own the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada, while Lithium Argentina will focus on the assets held in the South American country.
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.
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