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.

August 4, 2022

Ten Mexican miners remain trapped in coal mine after three rescued

Some 92 soldiers were working at the scene, as well as specialists and rescue dogs.

August 4, 2022

Glencore profit more than doubles thanks to soaring coal price

The firm’s coal division generated earnings of $8.9 billion in the first six months of the year as prices for the fossil fuel have soared.

August 3, 2022

Codelco reports accident at mine where worker died last month

Although no one was hurt in Wednesday's "operational incident," Codelco said it had launched an investigation to determine the cause.