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.

December 9, 2022

EU inks deal with Chile for easier access to battery metals

Trade agreement gives Europeans greater access to copper, lithium and raw materials that are key for the energy transition.

December 8, 2022

Cordoba sells 50% stake in Colombian project to China’s JCHX for $100m

The Alacran project is positioned to be the largest copper mine in Colombia in the near future.

December 7, 2022

McEwen Mining lines up copper IPO as Argentina project advances

The company is preparing an initial public offering for its McEwen Copper business in the first half of 2023.