February 17, 2023

Vale expects fresh news about base metals stake sale in H1

Company received offers for a minority stake in the business comprising nickel and copper production.

February 16, 2023

Peru protests jolt mine activity with Las Bambas, Antapaccay hit hardest

The world's no. 2 copper producer has been roiled by protests since the Dec. 7 ouster of President Pedro Castillo.

February 16, 2023

Glencore to sell 23% stake in Peruvian miner Volcan

The sale of the silver-zinc producer, which has five operating mines, is part of Glencore's efforts to further simplify the business.

February 15, 2023

Mexican president to sign over lithium reserves to energy ministry on Saturday

The move has attracted skepticism as to whether Mexico can commercially extract its lithium.

February 15, 2023

Glencore hands $7.1 billion to shareholders after record profit

High oil and coal prices helped the company to post a record annual profit.

February 15, 2023

Chile issues fresh measures against Lundin Mining for giant sinkhole

The country's environmental regulator SMA issued four transitory measures, which the miner must fulfill in 10 and 20 days.

February 14, 2023

Significant ‘advances’ made in Panama copper mine dispute – minister

"I hope to resolve the remaining contention points soon," said Federico Alfaro, Panama's trade and industry chief.

February 13, 2023

Column: How lack of copper could slow the energy transition

It’s far from clear whether a traditionally cautious mining industry will embrace the scale of investment needed to rewire the world.

February 10, 2023

Panama says negotiations with First Quantum making headway

The main bone of contention centres on taxes and royalties the Canadian miner should pay to the government.

February 10, 2023

Usiminas results hurt by $321.3m steelmaking impairment

In 2022, Usiminas sold 8.64 million tonnes of iron ore.