June 10, 2022 Chile government to consider copper producers’ cost variations in new royalty bill The disparity in costs faced by different copper mining companies in Chile will be taken into account in an industry-wide royalty.
June 10, 2022 In Bolivia’s Amazon, wildcat gold mining boom stokes tension over environment The rise in wildcat mining has seen Bolivia, a country of some 12 million people, become the world's top importer of mercury since 2019.
June 9, 2022 Filo Mining discovers new porphyry Cu-Au system from step-out drilling at Argentina project The company regards the Bonita zone as a "very high-priority drill target" that it plans to follow up on during the South American spring season.
June 9, 2022 Peru communities to allow Las Bambas copper mine restart after 51-day shutdown Leaders from the Fuerabamba and Huancuire communities said they would allow the truce in exchange for a new round of talks.
June 9, 2022 EnergyX out of Bolivian lithium race Bolivia has the world's largest lithium resources but it has struggled for decades to mine them commercially.
June 8, 2022 Codelco stops smelter for maintenance after environmental incident Ventanas smelter and refinery halted to carry out maintenance after authorities declared an environmental emergency in the region earlier in the week.
June 8, 2022 Vale creates $100 million venture capital arm to spur mining innovation Vale Ventures is starting with a $100 million budget to invest in firms involved in sustainable mining initiatives.
June 7, 2022 Bolivia still evaluating six firms for lithium mining partnerships Bolivia has the world's largest resources of lithium, the ultra-light metal key to making batteries for electric vehicles, but has struggled for decades to mine them commercially.
June 7, 2022 Peru calls for new Las Bambas talks as police hint at eviction plan The government of Peru has repeatedly failed to negotiate an end to the standoff involving six neighboring communities.
June 6, 2022 Latin Metals stock jumps on AngloGold Argentina projects investment Latin Metals granted AngloGold the option to earn up to an 80% interest in the company’s Organullo, Ana Maria, and Trigal gold projects in Salta Province.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
