March 16, 2023

Death toll from Colombia coal mine explosion climbs to 21

Death toll from Colombia coal mine explosion climbs to 21.

March 15, 2023

Colombia coal mine gas blast kills at least 11

The explosion took place late on Tuesday in a rural area of Sutatausa, about 75 km north of Bogota.

March 15, 2023

Miners need to learn how to navigate the political spectrum in Latin America, says Southern Pulse

With the high demand for critical minerals for the energy transition, countries like Chile, Mexico and Brazil have sought to review regulations and permitting.

March 15, 2023

BHP potentially faces $44 billion bill in Brazil dam case

The lawsuit, one of the largest in English legal history, was thrown out in 2020 before the Court of Appeal ruled in July that it could proceed.

March 15, 2023

Vale weighs IPO of metals unit after sale of 10% stake

The company has approached Mark Cutifani about becoming chair of the base metals business

March 14, 2023

Peru mining exports fall almost 20% year/year in January amid protests

For copper, which Peru is the world's second largest producer of, foreign sales fell 25% year-on-year in the first month of the year.

March 14, 2023

Codelco gains sustainability certification for El Teniente mine

The company said last year that it would seek the certification for all its operations by the end of 2023.

March 14, 2023

Rio Tinto sees robust short term outlook for copper

The miner started this week the underground phase of the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia.

March 13, 2023

SQM launches corporate acceleration program for entrepreneurs and startups

The objective of the program is to find and promote new technologies and innovations related to lithium. Selected entrepreneurs will receive $25,000.

March 12, 2023

Mineros pauses Nechi Alluvial operations due to anti-gov’t protests in Colombia

An extended suspension of operations may "negatively impact" the company's ability to meet its production guidance, Mineros says.