June 1, 2022 Chile starts sanction process against Los Pelambres copper mine Sanction for deficiencies associated with tailings management, Chile's environmental regulator said.
June 1, 2022 Global copper smelting edged up in May, satellite data shows Increased raw material shipments to China boosted activity despite covid-19 restrictions.
June 1, 2022 Tailings dams must get community consent, ensure zero harm – report Report recommends that new tailings facilities must not be constructed if the operator cannot ensure the safe and timely evacuation of communities in the area.
June 1, 2022 Fires hit two key copper projects in Peru amid protests Fires broke out at MMG's Las Bambas copper mine and Southern Copper Corp's planned Los Chancas project.
May 31, 2022 Quebrada Blanca 2: Teck’s ‘first big piece’ to realign its energy goals With the aim of rebalancing its portfolio towards metals needed for the energy transition, Teck Resources will look to finish constructing its biggest ever project by the end of 2022…
May 31, 2022 Interview: Freeport-McMoRan’s president, Americas on its most tangible ESG initiatives 2021 was a year of transition and planning for the future for Freeport in Chile.
May 31, 2022 Eramet plans more lithium plants in South America The French miner also eyes expansions into Chile and Bolivia as it shift towards metals needed for EVs and the green energy transition.
May 31, 2022 Vale deposits $252m in compensation related to Brumadinho disaster Resources will be reverted to projects for improvements in urban mobility and the strengthening of public services.
May 30, 2022 Colombia miners brace for environmental crackdown No matter who wins the presidential elections on June 19, the sector is facing tougher rules and a likely ban on open pit mining.
May 30, 2022 Silverton Metals to buy Margaritas gold-silver asset in Mexico The property consists of two concessions, Margaritas and Ampliacion las Margaritas, totalling 500 hectares.
New York copper price surges again, Shanghai sets record Copper jumped by more than 5% to the highest level since the short squeeze in July. December 26, 2025 | 12:18 pm
