August 16, 2022

Chile investigates collapse at Antofagasta Minerals mining project

Environmental regulators have launched an investigation after tidal waves caused the collapse of a construction platform at Los Pelambres.

August 16, 2022

In northern Chile, miners ask government to curb crime, robberies

The local mining industry has for years reported the theft of goods such as copper by organized gangs.

August 16, 2022

Output at Zijin Colombia mine halted amid search for reportedly missing miners

Those holding the blockades, which began on Aug. 12, are demanding the national mining agency verify whether any miners are trapped.

August 15, 2022

More flooding in Mexican mine frustrates rescue effort for 10 miners

The surge came from the nearby Conchas Norte mine, which closed due to flooding in 1996 and has since accumulated nearly 2 million cubic metres of water.

August 15, 2022

Vale fined $17m for Brumadinho tailings dam disaster

Brazil's comptroller general decided the miner failed to present reliable information on the conditions of the tailings dam prior to the 2019 disaster.

August 12, 2022

Codelco turns to AI to squeeze out more copper from aging mines

Mining companies around the world are turning to new technologies to extract more from current operations as new deposits become pricier and trickier to find and develop.

August 12, 2022

Aldebaran receives $8.4 million strategic investment from South32

The company plans to use the funds to advance the Altar copper-gold project in San Juan, Argentina.

August 12, 2022

Petrobras puts potash mining rights up for sale

Interest in potash mines in Brazil is growing as the Ukraine war has highlighted the country's dependence on imports of the product.

August 11, 2022

New Colombian govt must exercise caution on reforms – business leader

The Petro administration, which took office on Sunday, has proposed a tax reform bill to Congress that would raise $5.8 billion in 2023 in an effort to increase revenue for anti-poverty programs.

August 11, 2022

Antofagasta’s profit slumps on rising costs, Chile drought

It said it remains on track to produce its revised guidance of 640,000-660,000 tonnes of copper for the full year.