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.

March 28, 2023

Vale to pay $56 million over dam safety claims — SEC

US securities regulators sued Vale SA last year.

March 28, 2023

Value of battery metals in newly-sold EVs tripled on rampant lithium, nickel prices   

MINING.COM’s EV Metal Index surged to just under $27 billion in 2022 thanks to surging lithium and nickel prices, but January saw a 50% month-on-month drop.

March 28, 2023

Lundin Mining pays $950m for controlling stake in Caserones copper mine in Chile

The Canadian miner is acquiring a 51% stake in the company that operates Caserones from Japan’s JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corp.

March 27, 2023

Mexico okays Pan American Silver-Yamana Gold deal

With the acquisition of Yamana, Pan American is increasing its Latin American portfolio to 12 mining operations.

March 26, 2023

Panama launches public consultation process over new contract with First Quantum Minerals

The non-binding public consultation process started on March 24 and ends on April 22, 2023.

March 26, 2023

Countries’ reporting fails to tell full story of mercury pollution

Most baseline mercury emission estimates don’t provide enough information to tell whether shifts in the rate from one year to the next were the result of actual change or data…

March 24, 2023

Bolivia pushes for Latin America-wide lithium policy

The idea is part of a broader initiative involving Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Chile to form an OPEC-like lithium cartel.