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.

September 12, 2022

Venezuela pushes out small gold miners as Maduro seeks more revenue

President Nicolas Maduro has been striking deals with bigger miners, seeking more production and more revenue for the treasury.