May 2, 2022

‘Painful’ mine protests reflect years of broken promises in Peru

The head of Peru’s biggest mine says a swift solution to rising social unrest in the country is within reach if authorities and politicians agree to address the central problem:…

May 2, 2022

Colombia rejects AngloGold’s appeal over Quebradona license shelving

The regulator's decision means the company will have to file a new EIA for the copper-gold project if it wants to proceed with permitting.

May 2, 2022

Chile’s economic activity posts surprise increase on mining

The central bank prepares to deliver another aggressive interest rate increase later this week.

May 2, 2022

South32 boosts Brazil green aluminum supply with bauxite mine buy

South32 now owns 33% of the Mineração Rio do Norto bauxite mine.

May 2, 2022

Sandstorm Gold buys two royalty firms for $1.1 billion

Sandstorm is acquiring Nomad Royalty for $590 million, as well as nine royalties and one stream from BaseCore Metals for $525 million.

May 1, 2022

Mexican Network of People Affected by Mining blasts mining law reform

The Mexican Network of People Affected by Mining blasted the contents of the legal reforms that nationalize the lithium industry.

May 1, 2022

Southern Copper, Peruvian government to find solutions to conflict with communities around Cuajone mine

Southern Copper and the Peruvian executive have launched a dialogue process to address the demands of the Tumilaca-Pocata-Coscore-Tala farming communities.

April 30, 2022

Peru mine disruption to continue as MMG fails to oust protesters

The government appeared to wash its hands of responsibility for the eviction of the protesters.

April 29, 2022

Buenaventura boss bets Peru will stay friendly to mining

Peru’s biggest publicly traded precious-metals producer, is plowing ahead with investments.

April 29, 2022

Las Bambas fails to evict indigenous Peruvian community from mine

The company described the protesters as "armed with stones, Molotov cocktails and other weapons."