May 10, 2022 Panama Commerce Minister with key mining contract role named US ambassador Ramon Martinez was the government's lead negotiator for a new contract with First Quantum.
May 10, 2022 Peru to increase public spending in mining regions to curb social conflicts Recent disputes between miners and local communities have forced two key copper mines to temporarily halt operations this year.
May 10, 2022 Argentina expects $4.2bn investment in its lithium sector The figure will help the country produce 175,000 tonnes of lithium in 2025, more than a tri-fold increase from the 50,000 tonnes expected this year.
May 9, 2022 GRAPH: Nickel, graphite make up half Tesla’s battery emissions Nickel’s contribution is greater than cathode and cell assembly combined, says Tesla’s new ESG report, but cobalt’s impact is minimal.
May 9, 2022 Gold Fields eyes South America expansion despite populist policies The company is considering buying mid-sized gold assets in Chile and Peru.
May 9, 2022 Inflation eating into Gold Fields’ Chile project, CEO says The Salares Norte gold project, the company's largest, is set to start producing in the first quarter of next year.
May 8, 2022 Communities protesting against Las Bambas set up new conditions to negotiate with Peruvian government The leaders of the Fuerabamba and Huancuire communities demanded that MMG join the dialogue process.
May 8, 2022 More women join Chile’s mining sector – report The number of women working in Chile’s mining sector grew by 40% in the past 12 months.
May 8, 2022 Chile constitutional assembly does not approve expanded state mining rights The proposal now returns to the environmental commission, where it will be renegotiated before facing a second vote.
May 6, 2022 Chile constitutional assembly could reshape mining rights on Saturday Article 27 would grant the state exclusive rights to lithium, rare earth metals and hydrocarbons while also making the state a majority shareholder of any copper mines.
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
