December 15, 2022

Fortescue ups stake in Candente Copper with $2.9m investment

The Australian iron ore producer will now have 25.4% stake in the Canadian junior, which is advancing the Cañariaco copper project in Peru.

December 14, 2022

Las Bambas running out of storage space in threat to production

One of the world’s top copper mines is running out of storage space, raising the risk of slowing or halting production in another threat to global supply of the metal.

December 14, 2022

Cochilco cuts copper price projection for 2023 to $3.70/lb

The agency in July had estimated a copper price of $3.95 per pound in 2023.

December 13, 2022

China may extend state iron ore buying strategy to lithium

If successful in iron ore, the mandate of China's new centralised state buyer could be extended to lithium, copper and bauxite.

December 13, 2022

Peru copper mines face transport delays as protests spread

Cerro Verde, near the southwestern city of Arequipa, is experiencing holdups in transport of people, supplies and product.

December 13, 2022

Nutrien expects normal fertilizer prices in 2023

After a year of price volatility for agricultural inputs, 2023 is set to be a "normal" year for fertilizer and pesticide costs -LatAm CEO.

December 13, 2022

Colombia signs agreement to establish a national mining company

The national mining company will buy gold from small-scale miners who produce the yellow metal without using cyanide or mercury.

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.