August 31, 2022 Nexa Resources halts Peruvian zinc mine due to blockade Activities at the Atacocha San Gerardo mine are limited to critical operations with a minimum workforce to ensure proper maintenance.
August 30, 2022 SQM gets green light on environmental plan The newly approved plan will cost the company $52 million in investments and measures taken to address six environmental infractions detected by Chile's regulator.
August 30, 2022 Over 20% of world mined copper now comes from sustainable operations The figure was reached after five new sites, including Antofagasta’s Antucoya mine and Capstone’s Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde, joined Copper Mark.
August 29, 2022 Collective Mining drills 180.6 metres of 2.43 g/t gold equivalent at Apollo target in Colombia Apollo is one of eight porphyry-related targets the company has found within a 3-km by 4-km cluster, and is part of the Guayabales project.
August 29, 2022 Colombia abandons plan to tax gold exports The government has scrapped plans to introduce a 10% export tax on gold as part of the tax reform bill submitted by President Gustavo Petro in early August.
August 28, 2022 Germany to assist Bolivia in protection of Amazon against illegal mining Germany will provide 20 million euros to Bolivia to work towards the protection of the Amazon against illegal mining.
August 28, 2022 Chile warns area around sinkhole at high risk of further collapse The Committee for Disaster Risk Management said the area is at high risk of further cracks or sinking near the Alcaparrosa mine.
August 28, 2022 Half a million dollars worth of equipment destroyed at illegal mining hotspot in Peru Peru’s National Police seized and destroyed half a million dollars worth of equipment and supplies used in illegal mining operations in the Madre de Dios region.
August 26, 2022 Codelco names Andre Sougarret as new CEO The world's largest copper producer named Andre Sougarret as its new chief executive.
August 26, 2022 Codelco lowers 2022 copper production outlook World’s largest copper producer blaming lower recovery levels and ore grades at the Chuquicamata site, as it also deals with fatal accidents halting some construction works.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
