October 15, 2021

Mexico eyes ‘strategic minerals,’ copper limits in mining reform

Lopez Obrador's proposed legislation will no longer award concessions to mine lithium "and other strategic minerals" needed for the country's energy transition.

October 14, 2021

CHARTS: Chinese investment in overseas copper projects just beginning

After a $16bn spending spree, Chinese owned copper mines overseas now produce some 1.2 million tonnes annually – that’s not nearly enough.

October 14, 2021

South32 buys stake in KGHM’s Chilean mine for $1.55bn

Sierra Gorda will be South32’s second-largest deal since it listed in 2015 and will add 70,000 to 80,000 tonnes of copper to its portfolio.

October 14, 2021

Barrick’s gold output rises nearly 5% sequentially on Argentine mine boost

In the three months ended Sept. 30, total preliminary gold production rose to 1.09 million ounces, from 1.04 million ounces in the previous quarter

October 14, 2021

Chile to open 400,000 tonnes of lithium reserves up for exploration

The copper-producing nation, which holds the world’s largest known lithium reserves, will tender for five quotas of 80,000 tonnes each.

October 13, 2021

Glencore sells Bolivian assets to Santacruz Silver Mining

The assets on a 100% basis, produced 6.4 million oz. silver-equivalent during the nine months ended on September 30.

October 13, 2021

The largest copper mines in the world by capacity

Global copper production has expanded with populations and economies, especially in China, which consumed 54% of the world’s refined copper in 2020.

October 12, 2021

Glencore sells Bolivian zinc assets to Santa Cruz Silver for $110 million

Glencore's Bolivian zinc assets include a 100% stake in Sinchi Wayra SA, which owns the Reserva, Tres Amigos and Colquechaquita mines.

October 12, 2021

Orla sets first gold pour from Camino Rojo for December

Construction is 89% complete and commissioning has begun at Orla Mining’s Camino Rojo gold heap leach project in Mexico.

October 12, 2021

Cadence closer to reopening former Anglo American mine in Brazil

The Amapa iron ore mine is expected to generate 5.3 million tonnes of iron ore a year once at full capacity.