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.

December 27, 2022

Visualizing 25 years of lithium production, by country

Global lithium production surpassed 100,000 tonnes for the first time in 2021.

December 27, 2022

Ecuador to launch security program for mining projects

The Ecuadorian government is preparing a security program for mining assets. As the country’s public-private partnerships secretary Roberto Salas told BNamericas, areas […]

December 27, 2022

First Quantum says no disruption to Panama ops amid dispute

The Panamanian government and the mining firm have been discussing a deal that would have increased annual tax payments to Panama to at least $375 million.

December 27, 2022

Buenaventura resumes Julcani and Orcopampa operations as blockades cease

The resumption of mining activities at Julcani and Orcopampa will now enable the company to meet its 2022 production guidance.

December 27, 2022

CSN closes $500m iron ore purchase and sale deal with Glencore

CSN Mineração is the second largest exporter of iron ore in Brazil.

December 26, 2022

Anglo American carries out water reclamation project in Brazil

The water employed in the operation of the pipeline that transports iron ore from Minas Rio to São João da Barra is set to be reused.

December 26, 2022

First Quantum CEO holds talks with Panama minister – source

First Quantum CEO Tristan Pascall flew to Panama over Christmas to attend the meeting in person with the minister, Federico Alfaro, Reuters sources say.

December 26, 2022

Chilean company develops AI-powered technology to detect failures in large-tonnage mobile mining equipment

Developed by Fukay Data, Vitech is a software aimed at providing early detection of failures in large-tonnage mobile mining equipment.