May 19, 2022

In Chile’s Atacama, lithium mining stirs fight over flamingos

Flamingo numbers are falling, with a new study linking this to the water extracted by mining firms to pump up brine filled with lithium.

May 19, 2022

Foxes add to Gold Fields headaches in Chile

Environmental regulator has asked Gold Fields to implement four “urgent” and “transitory” measures following the death of three specimens of culpeo fox in the area.

May 19, 2022

Woodside shareholders back BHP petroleum merger

Deal creates a top ten global independent oil and gas producer worth $40 billion, with assets in Australia, the US, Mexico, Senegal and Trinidad.

May 18, 2022

Chile’s top court puts Dominga mining project decision on Boric admin

Last year, environmentalists and surrounding communities appealed a ruling from a lower court that tossed out a decision by a regulator that denied the company permits.

May 18, 2022

How ‘weak sustainability’ helps miners contribute to the UN development goals

Researchers suggest that mining companies should focus on achieving ambitious yet realistic sustainability targets.

May 18, 2022

Samarco’s financial creditors plan to take over the company

Vale and BHP are expected to ask the court for the right to vote on the plan. If not allowed, the creditors' plan could be easily approved.

May 17, 2022

Appian appoints Fiona Clouder as senior advisor

Clouder will support Appian in Latin America and the opportunities in a Net Zero world linking energy, environment and mining issues.

May 17, 2022

Peru mining protests risk clogging $53 billion investment pipeline

The government must defuse protests that are hitting the industry and denting production, analysts and executives said.

May 16, 2022

Steel industry emissions to decline 30% by 2050 — report

Steel is a challenging sector to decarbonise. However, evolving green steel goals are altering the supply landscape and steelmakers are under pressure from stakeholders.

May 16, 2022

Equinox Gold halts RDM mine in Brazil over permit delay 

As a result, the company has withdrawn its 2022 production guidance for the mine.