March 27, 2022 Poll shows that more Colombians support mining In Colombia, 74% of residents of municipalities where mining operations exist and 64% of non-mining municipalities believe that mining is beneficial for the country.
March 27, 2022 ‘New’ frog species discovered near mining sites in Ecuador Researchers have asked for the new species of glass frogs to be listed as ‘endangered.’
March 25, 2022 Peru community plans opposition to Las Bambas mine expansion MMG said it will complete work on Chalcobamba within five months to begin production in the second half of 2022.
March 25, 2022 RANKED: World’s biggest nickel projects – 2022 Nickel is the metal that has grabbed the most headlines so far this year.
March 25, 2022 Bear Creek remains optimistic of closing Mercedes mine acquisition despite ‘interference’ from royalty company Bear Creek expects to receive anti-trust approval for the deal next month.
March 24, 2022 Commodity price spikes could signal lasting market changes – report Margins are way above historical norms, and such a drastic divergence of price and production cost cannot last indefinitely, says WoodMac.
March 24, 2022 Aclara Resources withdraws EIA application for its Penco Module project in Chile Aclara has decided to take more time in order to “fully understand and resolve the remaining issues” and resubmit a revised EIA application for its sole project.
March 24, 2022 Peru approves expansion of Las Bambas copper mine despite protests The development will mainly be for the Chalcobamba pit and its associated infrastructure.
March 24, 2022 Gold mining firms should cooperate more with artisanal miners, WGC says Pressure has grown from governments and non-governmental organisations for more to be done to bring artisanal miners into the market.
March 22, 2022 Mining firms slam Brazil indigenous bill in a sign of ESG times The government-backed bill would pit informal miners with little consideration for ESG matters against the formal industry that needs to show its green and community credentials.
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