February 27, 2023

Lundin Gold grows Fruta del Norte reserves to 5moz, surpassing original estimate

With this update, Lundin has effectively replaced all reserves mined (1.38 million ounces) from the beginning of operations in late 2019 while adding additional reserves (1.58 million ounces).

February 27, 2023

Stellantis buys into Argentina copper in race for battery metals

The automaker has its eye on one of the world’s bigger underdeveloped copper deposits in Argentina’s San Juan province.

February 27, 2023

Decree adds to doubts about Mexican lithium industry’s future

President Lopez Obrador recently established a more than 900-square-mile lithium mining zone in the Sonora state.

February 27, 2023

Vale to increase high-grade iron ore output in tightening market

Vale said its output of high-grade agglomerates is set to reach 50 million to 55 million tonnes in 2026, up from 32 million in 2022.

February 26, 2023

Bear Creek eyes 49% output increase from Mercedes gold mine this year

The Mercedes mine is forecast to produce 65,000 to 75,000 ounces of gold for the year.

February 24, 2023

AngloGold says 2023 production to be hit by Brazil plant halt

AngloGold has stopped adding mine waste to its Calcinados tailings dam in Cuiaba to bring it in line with with global safety standards.

February 23, 2023

Los Andes Copper PFS puts $2.8bn NPV on Vizcachitas project

The initial life of mine is 26 years, during which Vizcachitas is expected to produce 8.8 billion lb. copper, 273.3 million lb. molybdenum and 32.7 million oz. silver.

February 23, 2023

Gold Fields not pursuing big M&A deals after Yamana disappointment

Gold Fields shares fell 5% on Thursday after it flagged a further delay at its Salares Norte project in Chile.

February 23, 2023

First Quantum halts copper processing in Panama as dispute spirals

Measure is the latest escalation in a dispute between the company and the Panamanian government over the giant Cobre Panama mine.

February 22, 2023

Eramet raises lithium goal for second phase of Argentina project

The mining company plans to start producing lithium in early 2024 at the Centenario deposit.