December 1, 2022

Brazil to let private sector mine for uranium

The uranium sector is currently the exclusive responsibility of state-run Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil (INB).

December 1, 2022

In Peru’s hills, an artisanal miner boom frustrates Big Copper’s plans

The rise of artisanal copper mining is threatening billions in new investments by mining companies in Peru.

November 30, 2022

Eloro’s Iska Iska silver-tin drilling in Bolivia points to likely resource growth

The company has completed 84,495 metres of diamond drilling across 122 drill holes since the program began in September 2020.

November 30, 2022

Lundin Gold’s guidance for Fruta Del Norta to top 500,000 oz in 2025

Lundin Gold has issued guidance for 2023 with an output of 425,000 to 475,000 oz of gold.

November 30, 2022

Lula wants new Brazil police unit to tackle environmental crimes

The proposed new Federal Police unit would take a broad view of crimes in the Amazon, where deforestation, illegal mining, and drug trafficking are often interlinked.

November 28, 2022

Consensus forecast is for two years of stagnant copper prices

Copper is down 20% so far in 2022 and a new survey of over 30 investment banks and economic researchers sees little prospect for an exit from the bear market.

November 28, 2022

Las Bambas mine resumes copper output; transportation still halted

Las Bambas had reduced its operations to 30% of its usual capacity earlier this month due to the protests.

November 28, 2022

Brazil aluminum producer CBA says CFO to take over as CEO

Luciano Alves will take over as CEO starting May 2023.

November 28, 2022

BHP averts strike at world’s biggest copper mine

The union at Escondida copper mine in Chile said BHP’s latest offer contains concrete and verifiable measures to improve workers' conditions.

November 27, 2022

Anglo American uses technology developed by NASA at Quellaveco mine in Peru

According to the miner, Quellaveco is the first 100% digital mine in Peru and is among the first ones to implement digital twin technology to improve efficiency and safety.