November 24, 2021

Peru says miners can request extension of operations

"Mining companies can request extensions and modifications to their permits to explore and exploit in strict adherence to current regulations," the government said in a tweet.

November 24, 2021

Vale mulls iron output rise that would trail some estimates

Management of the miner plan to seek board approval for guidance of between 330 million and 350 million tonnes for 2022.

November 24, 2021

Horizonte fully funds Araguaia nickel mine build

Transformational finance package places Horizonte at the forefront of new, large-scale, sustainable nickel projects.

November 23, 2021

Vale restarts licensing process for Apolo iron ore project

The plans for the project, which has a capacity of 14 million tonnes per year and a lifespan of 29 years, have been revised to reduce its environmental impact.

November 23, 2021

Rare earth elements: Where in the world are they?

Most rare earth elements find their uses as catalysts and magnets in traditional and low-carbon technologies.

November 23, 2021

SolGold delays pre-feasibility study for Cascabel copper project again

The company said the delay will allow it to confirm various assumptions affecting the study, such as whether upside options should be incorporated.

November 22, 2021

CHARTS: Mining’s fattest margins

New report expects gold mining companies to enjoy their best margins in history next year, while copper miners should enjoy another year of 100% gaps.

November 22, 2021

Hochschild shares tank after Peru nixes key mine extensions

London's Hochschild says it will fight efforts by the Peru government to shut two silver mines on environmental grounds.

November 20, 2021

Antofagasta ‘concerned’ by rising political polarization in Chile

Antofagasta's president Iván Arriagada cited election uncertainty and took aim at "violence" as a source of pressure.

November 20, 2021

Peru PM sparks controversy with mining sector by ruling out timeline extensions

Mirtha Vasquez said four mines would not be allowed any extensions on their operational timelines.