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.

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.