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.

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.