January 31, 2023 Illegal mining in Central, South America decimating snake populations A recent study found that illegal gold and copper mining in Ecuador, Colombia and Panama is decimating the populations of five newly-described tree-dwelling snake species.
January 30, 2023 Brazil miner lobby seeks end to illegal mining that caused Yanomami tragedy Ibram, which represents multinational and large domestic mining firms operating in Brazil, is asking the new government to take steps to break a network that launders illegal gold.
January 30, 2023 RANKED: World’s biggest copper projects — 2023 Once again, Northern Dynasty's Pebble project located near the Bristol Bay region of Alaska takes first place.
January 30, 2023 MMG flags production halt at Las Bambas in Peru due to protests The disruption coincides with operational setbacks and regulatory headwinds in neighboring Chile.
January 27, 2023 Vancouver miners look to lithium rush in South America, Nevada Of the Canadian companies with lithium projects in Nevada and-or South America, Lithium Americas is the most advanced.
January 27, 2023 Peru’s violent protests imperil 30% of its copper output The unrest also jeopardizes the rollout of $53.7 billion in possible investments at a time when the world needs to accelerate decarbonization.
January 27, 2023 Brazil govt eyes compensation deal for 2015 Vale-BHP dam burst Brazil's Institutional Relations minister on Friday said the government would try to ink a deal "as soon as possible" to compensate victims.
January 26, 2023 How wildcat mining is behind the Yanomami crisis in Brazil The Brazilian government has declared a public health emergency for the Yanomami people.
January 26, 2023 Chile mine delays to slow copper growth; peak seen lower, later – regulator Likely output of the red metal will peak at some 7.14 million tonnes in 2030, two years later than anticipated.
January 26, 2023 Cochilco raises 2023 copper price forecast to $3.85/lb Cochilco also pegged its estimated 2024 copper price at an average of $3.65 a pound.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
