April 18, 2022

Las Bambas mine suspends operations following protest

Las Bambas accounts for 2% of global copper supply.

April 16, 2022

Peruvian government to negotiate with communities opposing Glencore’s copper project

Eleven farming communities want to be included among those directly affected by the Coroccohuayco copper-gold project.

April 15, 2022

Battery Metals Snapshot: Eight companies developing minerals critical for a low-carbon future 

As the world transitions away from fossil fuels to electrified transportation systems and energy networks, new deposits of the minerals required for a low-carbon future will need to be discovered…

April 14, 2022

Cochilco raises 2022 copper price forecast to $4.40/lb

For 2023, Cochilco projected a price of $3.95 per pound, up from $3.80 in January.

April 14, 2022

Chile heads towards two “lost decades” of copper output growth

Chile’s crown as world’s No.1 copper producer is at risk despite the billions of dollars invested in new projects lately, experts warn.

April 13, 2022

Ore-sand: a sustainable source of sand that reduces mine waste

Researchers propose the idea of separating and repurposing sand-like materials from mine waste before they are added to the garbage stream.

April 13, 2022

Mexican president to fast-track nationalization of lithium if power reform thwarted

President López Obrador will send a bill to Congress on Monday if reform tightening state control of the energy sector is not approved.

April 12, 2022

Lundin Gold’s quarterly production reaches all-time high

The Fruta del Norte mine produced 121,665 oz. of gold, a 16.8% improvement over Q1 2021.

April 12, 2022

Newmont becomes sole owner of Yanacocha gold mine in Peru

The world’s no. 1 gold company is buying the 5% stake Sumitomo has in the Peruvian gold mine for $48 million.

April 12, 2022

American, UK companies join forces to develop largest uranium prospect in Argentina

Evolution Metals acquired a significant position in UrAmerica, the owner of the largest prospective uranium deposit in Argentina.