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.

March 12, 2023

Colombians face food, medicine shortages as protesting miners block roads

Gold miners across Antioquia and Cordoba provinces are protesting the destruction their machinery by authorities.

March 11, 2023

Panama gives First Quantum go-ahead to operate port terminal

Panama's Maritime Authority has lifted a suspension on First Quantum's operations at the port of Punta Rincon.

March 10, 2023

Panama minister expects contract with First Quantum will get green light

The contract meets "the best interests for the country," Minister Federico Alfaro told Reuters.

March 10, 2023

Vale approves new board nominations

Among the new nominations are former Espirito Santo Governor Paulo Hartung and the new head of Banco do Brasil's Previ pension fund, Joao Luiz Fukunaga.