January 20, 2022

Copper majors are taking another look at Argentina, McEwen says

Argentina, where interventionist policies have held back the industry, is becoming a more attractive setting for foreign investors, at least in some of its mineral-rich provinces.

January 20, 2022

Codelco adds 30 years to Andina copper mine

The $1.4bn Andina Transfer project turned the underground operation into an open pit mine located 3,500 metres above sea level, which holds 30% of Chile’s copper reserves.

January 19, 2022

Brazil prosecutors order Vale to shore up 18 mining dams after heavy rains

Prosecutors said Vale would have 10 days to present a report informing what action it would take.

January 19, 2022

Brazil deluge exposes Vale’s lingering waste risk even as mines restart

Last week’s rains showed tailings remain the Achilles heel of the Rio de Janeiro-based producer.

January 19, 2022

Antofagasta says Chile water shortage to hit 2022 production

The company, which saw 2021 copper production drop by 1.7% to 721,500 tonnes, anticipates churning out 660,000 to 690,000 tonnes this year.

January 18, 2022

Lake Resources doubles production target at Argentina lithium project

Planned production at its flagship Kachi lithium brine project will be set at 50,000 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate.

January 18, 2022

Ecuador indigenous demand rights to consent on extractive projects

In recent years, both A'i Cofan and Waorani communities have won lawsuits in local courts to suspend mining and oil exploitation in their territories.

January 18, 2022

Solaris Resources shares rise on new copper discovery in Ecuador

Warintza South is the fourth major copper discovery within the 7 km x 5 km porphyry cluster on the Warintza property.

January 18, 2022

Adventus, Salazar secure $235 million to advance Curipamba copper project

Wheaton will provide a total of $180.5 million under terms of a metals streaming deal, and Trafigura will provide $55 million under terms of an offtake financing agreement.

January 18, 2022

Peru communities reject latest proposal to end Las Bambas mine conflicts

Blockades have totaled over 400 days on and off since 2016.