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.
December 26, 2022 First Quantum starts arbitration against Panama, says government The company accounts for roughly 3.5% of Panama's gross domestic product.
December 23, 2022 Ecuador says mining could become third-biggest export by 2025 Despite its abundant mineral reserves, Ecuador has lagged behind other Andean countries such as Peru and Chile in developing large-scale mining.
December 23, 2022 Codelco launches austerity plan after lower production forecasts The state-owned miner cut its 2022/23 production goal in October, amid lower prices and poorer ore grades.
December 23, 2022 Panama aims for ‘fair’ deal with First Quantum The Cobre Panama mine is considered the largest private investment in the Central American country.
December 23, 2022 Rio Tinto venture makes strategic investment in Regulus Resources The Rio Tinto investment follows a $5 million investment by Osisko Gold Royalties in mid-October.
December 23, 2022 Ecuador signs investment contract with Solaris on Warintza project The investment contract ratifies the Investment Protection Agreement announced in June and “significantly” de-risks Warintza.
December 23, 2022 JX Nippon to produce tantalum at Brazil’s Mibra mine The joint venture of JX Nippon Mining and Brazil's AMG Brasil will start producing tantalum concentrate from ore in January.
Congo pitches new $29 billion iron ore and logistics project The first phase of the project would require the construction of heavy rail and transport on the Congo River. January 13, 2026 | 10:11 am
