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

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.

July 28, 2023

Southern Copper getting more optimistic on stalled Peru mine

The company has been trying for years to convince local communities of the merits of the Tia Maria project.