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.

May 6, 2022

Plunging metals prices expected to rebound in H2 – report

High metals prices expected to cushion majors' weaker production and rising costs.