July 7, 2022

Illegal gold mining in Amazon equivalent to half of Brazil’s production — report

According to Instituto Escolhas, there has been a seven-fold rise in deforestation caused by mining in the Amazon over the last seven years.

July 7, 2022

Brazil eases rule on lithium exports amid rising demand

Sigma's Brazilian unit expects to start producing lithium by the end of the year.

July 7, 2022

Political changes boost risk for miners in Latin America

Demands for higher revenues from companies, tougher environmental rules and changes to laws have deepened risks across Latin America, index shows.

July 6, 2022

Peru copper output drops 11.2% in May after stoppage at key mine

The Las Bambas mine was paralyzed from the second half of April to early June.

July 5, 2022

Nexa announces Aripuanã zinc mine ramp up

The mine is currently Nexa’s largest investment in Brazil and one of the few zinc projects in the world.

July 5, 2022

SilverCrest makes first pour at Las Chispas mine in Mexico

The first pour consisted of 312 kg of doré with approximately 9,200 oz. of silver and 100 oz. of gold.

July 5, 2022

Posco to invest $136 million in Mexican plant by 2030

Posco will start construction on the plant on Wednesday, with an initial price tag of $43 million.

July 5, 2022

Newmont hands $70 million to Peñasquito mine workers

The uncapped profit-sharing bonus of up to 10% supports the continued operation of Peñasquito, Newmont said.

July 4, 2022

Brazilian Nickel begins production at Piauí  nickel-cobalt laterite project

The first nickel hydroxide product was produced from the world’s first stand-alone nickel laterite heap leaching operation.

July 4, 2022

Chile delivers final constitution draft as skepticism runs high

The charter incorporates new considerations into central bank policy making and protects glaciers from mining.