August 8, 2022 Sumitomo hikes Chile copper project cost estimate by 60% The 60% increase comes as the covid-19 pandemic has delayed construction at the Quebrada Blanca phase 2 project.
August 8, 2022 Green energy development affected by rise in oil, metal prices — study Researchers say that an increase in oil prices and other raw materials may lead to a reduction in the development of green energy.
August 7, 2022 Canada sends mining equipment, personnel to the Dominican Republic to help rescue trapped miners Two miners have been trapped for a week at the Cerro de Maimón operation.
August 7, 2022 Chilean authorities suspend Alcaparrosa’s operations due to giant sinkhole Sernageomin said the decision to temporarily suspend Alcaparrosa’s operations was made in response to the safety concerns of the nearby Tierra Amarilla community.
August 5, 2022 Anglo American to appeal El Soldado project rejection Despite having the backing of the country’s top environmental evaluation authority, the permit for El Soldado Phase V project was declined.
August 4, 2022 Horizonte Minerals signs $135 million equipment contracts for Brazil nickel project The Araguaia project will initially produce up to 14,500 tonnes of nickel per year.
August 4, 2022 Day after Mexico mine collapse, families fret over 10 trapped miners President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said investigations into those responsible for the mine's safety will come only after the rescue effort.
August 4, 2022 Mexican president promises non-stop effort to save 10 trapped miners They became trapped on Wednesday after three wells at the coal mine overflowed, causing an inner wall to collapse.
August 4, 2022 Zinc price highest since March as energy crunch threatens smelters Glencore warned that Europe’s energy crisis poses a substantial threat to supply.
August 4, 2022 New ways to deal with arsenic in Chile’s copper mines Chile is encountering a growing number of sulfur-based ore layers containing toxic arsenic in its copper mines.
Codelco, SQM seal lithium venture in Chile’s Atacama desert NovaAndino Litio, the venture, will control all lithium exploration, production and sales in the Atacama salar until 2060. December 27, 2025 | 09:38 am
