September 14, 2022 SQM says brine reduction plan to cost $1.5 billion In 2020, SQM committed to a 50% reduction in the brine it pumps to mine lithium in the vast Atacama salt flat.
September 14, 2022 AngloGold earmarks $143 million for new tailings in Brazil It will be Brazil's first large gold producer to have eliminated all upstream tailings at its assets in Minas Gerais and Goiás states.
September 14, 2022 Indonesia accounts for over 50% of deforestation caused by large-scale mining Coal extraction in the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan drove the mining-related deforestation in the country.
September 13, 2022 Fresnillo expects to launch Juanicipio mine operations in October Fresnillo and Mag Silver had agreed in April 2019 to develop the Juanicipio deposit, but the pandemic and logistical setbacks delayed the project.
September 13, 2022 Escondida mine conflict unresolved, regulators inspect site Union workers approved a partial strike last week and threatened a complete work stoppage over safety concerns at the world's largest copper mine.
September 13, 2022 Equinox Gold resumes operations at Los Filos The precious metals miner said it reopened the Mexican gold mine on Sep. 10 following an initial meeting with local leaders.
September 12, 2022 Chile launches plan to boost investment to address weakened economy New copper mining projects will be exempt for five years from an ad-valorem component that was proposed in a new mining royalty.
September 12, 2022 Three miners die in mudslide at Sierra Metals’ Yauricocha mine The deaths add renewed attention to mining safety protocols in Latin America.
September 12, 2022 G Mining proceeds with construction of Tocantinzinho gold project in Brazil Over a mine life of 10.5 years, the TZ project is expected to produce 1.83 million oz. of gold, averaging 175,000 oz. per year.
September 12, 2022 Colombia to require environmental permits for exploration Companies operating in Colombia currently need environmental permission only for the extraction and production phases of projects.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
