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.
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.
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