December 29, 2022 Colombian municipalities affected by exit of Glencore’s subsidiary demand smooth transition into non-mining activities The mayors of five municipalities have asked the Gustavo Petro government to gradually phase out mining operations and promote a smooth transition into another type of industry.
December 29, 2022 Maduro exhorts Venezuelan army to combat environmental destruction caused by illegal gold mining Nicolas Maduro’s call follows a social media post by Leonardo DiCaprio. Yet, intergovernmental organizations and NGOs say illegal mining is fostered by his administration.
December 29, 2022 South Star targets Dec. 2023 start for Brazil graphite mine Production is to begin in an $8 million first phase at a rate of 5,000 tonnes of concentrate per year from an open pit.
December 29, 2022 Lithium explorer Wealth Minerals targets European investors The explorer has land positions at sites including the Salar de Atacama.
December 29, 2022 Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine in Chile hit by blockade The miner added it has seen no material impact on production.
December 28, 2022 Fresnillo begins full load commissioning of Juanicipio project The Juanicipio mine represents Fresnillo's next major growth project.
December 28, 2022 BHP responds to allegations of abandoned mine reclamation plan in Chile Global miner BHP said the Cerro Jarón reclamation plan is missing a sanitary permit.
December 28, 2022 Fresh Panama copper mine talks offer hope for 11th-hour deal Panamanian officials and the operator of a giant copper mine are back at the negotiating table after a hiatus of more than a week.
December 28, 2022 SQM and supervisors reach agreement to avoid strike Agreement must now be ratified by members of the guild.
December 28, 2022 Anglo American evaluates shipment plans after Chile port closes The company did not specify the copper volumes that could be affected.
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
