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.

January 26, 2023

Panama won’t allow First Quantum to expand copper mine operations

"The company has asked for more surface to operate and we have said no," said the deputy environment minister Diana Laguna.

January 25, 2023

Discovery Silver expands Cordero project output as costs limit returns 

The project, located in northern Mexico, is forecast to produce 33 million tonnes of silver-equivalent over an 18-year mine life.

January 25, 2023

Mexican court allows Fortuna Silver to keep mining at San Jose

Fortuna’s Mexican subsidiary, recently initiated legal proceedings to contest and revoke the annulment of the EIA.