March 31, 2023 New tool could help Brazil’s crack down on illegal gold mining By integrating traceability in gold sourcing and processing, Fênix DTVM and Minespider have delivered the first fully traced gold bar.
March 30, 2023 Rio Tinto, First Quantum partner to move La Granja copper project in Peru to development First Quantum will acquire a 55% stake in the project for $105 million, making it the majority owner.
March 30, 2023 Brazil to require electronic tax receipts for buying and selling gold Currently, gold is sold with paper receipts based on the "good faith" of the seller, making it impossible to trace its origin.
March 30, 2023 Peru copper mines aim for output boost in 2023 after protest impact fades Power data from Peru's private power sector body COES shows activity at Peru's top mines has stabilized since early March.
March 30, 2023 Codelco loses environmental licence for Ecuador copper project A provincial appeals court has stripped Codelco of its environmental licence for the Llurimagua project.
March 30, 2023 Nexa Resources resumes operations at Cerro Lindo zinc mine in Peru Nexa had halted operations at the zinc mine due to unusually heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers from Cyclone Yaku.
March 30, 2023 Antamina mine life extension cost hiked to $2bn, CEO says Prolonging the productive life of Peru's largest copper mine will cost $4 billion more than planned.
March 29, 2023 Mexican president proposes tougher mining laws, shorter concessions The proposal would sharply reduce the length of mining concessions to 15 from 50 years.
March 29, 2023 Ero Copper adds 18% more gold reserves to Xavantina, extends mine life to 2028 The Xavantina operations are expected to achieve over 60,000 oz. of gold production beginning in 2024.
March 29, 2023 BHP Group seeks delay to Brazil dam court case BHP's lawyers said the 2024 trial should be delayed to allow Vale to participate.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
