December 13, 2022 BHP accused of delaying $6 billion-plus Brazil dam case BHP Group accused of trying to "forever put off" the question of liability for a 2015 dam collapse that triggered Brazil's worst environmental disaster.
December 13, 2022 Global miners’ ESG strategies show ‘concerning’ lack of focus on gender A report by Stratum and Digbee shows that gender is considered the “least important” social priority for mining companies over the next two years.
December 13, 2022 Gold Fields CEO Griffith leaves after failed Yamana takeover Martin Preece, who runs the company’s South Deep gold mine in South Africa, will take on the role of interim CEO while the board searches for a new boss.
December 12, 2022 Chilean water regulator fines Lundin subsidiary over sinkhole The DGA water regulator said the mining works carried out by the firm managing the Alcaparrosa Mine had caused a puncture which permanently damaged the Copiapo River aquifer.
December 12, 2022 Peru keeps churning out copper and zinc despite political chaos The only case of mining disruptions is at MMG’s Las Bambas, where a pre-existing community conflict has blocked the main entrance.
December 12, 2022 Metalla adds Barrick’s Lama project to royalty portfolio Total consideration will be $7.5 million in common shares and cash.
December 12, 2022 Peru community blocks key mining highway amid protests Peruvian community members blocked a key mining corridor highway near the city of Cusco amid protests against the country's new president.
December 11, 2022 Peru protesters threaten to halt Antapaccay, Bambas: Republica Demonstrators have threatened to stop work at Glencore’s Antapaccay and MMG’s Las Bambas copper mines in protest against Peru's new president.
December 9, 2022 Endeavour Silver announces 600moz indicated resource for newly acquired Pitarrilla project Endeavour acquired the Pitarrilla project from SSR Mining in July 2022 for total consideration of $70 million and a 1.25% net smelter returns royalty.
December 9, 2022 Anglo American cuts 2023 copper output target on poor Chilean ore grades The company said production at its South African unit Kumba Iron Ore will be dented by poor rail capacity.
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