August 10, 2022

Chile rethinks mine safety after worker deaths and expanding sinkhole

Chile President Gabriel Boric said on Wednesday he wants to ratify an International Labor Organization convention on health and safety in mines.

August 10, 2022

Lundin Gold raises production forecast for the year

The Canadian miner now expects to produce 430,000 to 460,000 ounces of gold, from a previous guidance of between 405,000 and 445,000 ounces.

August 10, 2022

Hochschild Mining granted environmental permit for Brazil gold project

The Mara Rosa gold mine, in Brazil’s central state of Goías, is expected to begin production in the first half of 2024.

August 9, 2022

Pope worried about pollution of rivers with mercury used by gold miners in the Amazon

Francis will install the first cardinal of Brazil's Amazon region this month in a sign of his concern for the rainforest and its indigenous inhabitants.

August 8, 2022

Chile to ‘sanction’ those responsible for sinkhole near copper mine

The mysterious hole of 36.5 meters in diameter that emerged in late July led the mining regulator to suspend operations of a nearby mine owned by Canada's Lundin in the northern…

August 8, 2022

Barrick expects deal opportunities in copper, but won’t pay premiums

After strengthening its balance sheet, Barrick said it is “always looking at opportunities” but won’t be paying above-market prices.

August 8, 2022

B2Gold, AngloGold shelve Gramalote gold JV in Colombia 

The project was previously put on hold in 2014 after softer gold prices discouraged the JV from proceeding with a feasibility study.  

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.