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.

August 2, 2022

Sinkhole drags down Lundin shares as analysts weigh mine impact

Lundin said Monday it had halted development work near the site, but that the sinkhole didn’t affect the community, workers or its annual output guidance.

August 2, 2022

Fresnillo’s half-year profit slumps on lower gold output

The company also warned of a hit from inflation and supply-chain bottlenecks in the coming months.

August 1, 2022

First mover New Pacific, other juniors make headway in once off-limits Bolivia

Once considered a pariah, Bolivia is quickly gaining a reputation as an exciting jurisdiction for mineral exploration.

August 1, 2022

Chile probes giant sinkhole at Lundin underground copper mine

The sinkhole occurred at Alcaparrosa, one of two underground mines that make up Ojos del Salado, which in turn is part of the Candelaria complex.

August 1, 2022

Globally more is being spent on coal than copper mining

New report shows growing disconnect between rhetoric on energy transition, which requires exponential growth in copper mining, and the realities of going green.

July 31, 2022

Los Pelambres’ desalination plant 86% complete

The desalination plant will turn Los Pelambres into the first mining operation to use seawater to produce copper in Chile’s central region.

July 31, 2022

Bolivian authorities investigate tailings pond collapse near Potosí

Authorities are concerned with the possibility of the mix of mud and mine residue reaching the international Pilcomayo River.

July 29, 2022

Vale says stricter licensing requirements cause project delays

Vale cited slower regulatory approvals in reducing its 2022 iron ore production outlook.