January 16, 2023 President of Colombia vows to block mining projects that threaten water sources The government indicated it would not allow AngloGold Ashanti’s copper-gold project to advance.
January 16, 2023 Lithium’s next big risk is grand supply plans falling short With suppliers unable to keep pace, a blistering price rally sent the total spot value of lithium consumption rocketing to about $35 billion in 2022.
January 14, 2023 Glencore evacuates personnel after protesters vandalize Antapaccay mine camp The campsite at Glencore’s Antapaccay copper mine in Peru was vandalized by a group of people protesting against the country’s new president.
January 14, 2023 MMG’s Las Bambas halts mining on safety fears MMG Ltd’s Las Bambas copper mines halted activities because of unrest at another nearby mining site.
January 13, 2023 World to face potash price crunch as Brazil Potash propels Autazes project toward production High potash prices will likely persist as the world scrambles to bring more production online amidst concerns over food security, CEO says.
January 13, 2023 Brazil should work with other countries to curb illegal gold trade, says mining lobby Unregulated mining has destroyed rainforest land and polluted rivers with deadly mercury.
January 13, 2023 CHARTS: Mining stocks gain on tech but remain an afterthought for investors Apple is worth more than the 100 biggest mining companies, three years of global copper production and all the world's seaborne iron ore.
January 12, 2023 Robbers pull off multimillion-dollar copper heist in Chilean port It is the largest copper theft since a spate of gangster heists in northern Chile last October forced the government to tighten security on trains carrying copper cathodes.
January 11, 2023 Gatos Silver surges on record silver production from Mexican mine For the year, the Mexico-focused silver miner outputted a record 10.3 million oz.
January 11, 2023 Panama says First Quantum misleading investors There still are more than a “few disagreements” between the parties, Panama's Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.
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