January 5, 2023

Fortuna Silver stock tanks as Mexico challenges environmental approvals for San Jose mine

The company's stock fell as much as 11% after a decision to re-asses the extension of the gold and silver mine environmental impact authorization.

January 5, 2023

Global copper smelting dips in December after weak 2022 – satellite data

Global smelting activity for 2022 fell to its lowest level in six years.

January 4, 2023

Chile mining royalty bill progresses after committee approves

The bill now passes to a Treasury commission, where it will again be reviewed and need approval before it goes to a final vote.

January 4, 2023

AngloGold Ashanti puts Brazil gold mine up for sale

Canadian gold junior Jaguar Mining would be the most likely buyer for AngloGold's Córrego do Sítio gold complex.

January 4, 2023

Nexa Resources halts Peru zinc mine due to blockade

The obstruction of the road to access the mine has not have a material impact on Atacocha´s production to date, Nexa said.

January 2, 2023

Panama president says final contract to First Quantum has been presented

President Laurentino Cortizo said on Monday the government has presented a final contract to regulate operations.

January 2, 2023

Panama rejects First Quantum’s legal bid to avoid halting operations

First Quantum had notified the country about two arbitration proceedings days after the order to halt operations.

December 30, 2022

Chile copper production down 5.5% in November

The drop in copper output was partly due to lower ore grades and operational problems affecting major companies in the sector. 

December 30, 2022

New Year’s resolutions for miners – 2023

Timothy Foden, partner in international arbitration group at law firm Boies Schiller Flexner looks forward at legal challenges facing the mining industry.

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.