September 30, 2021

Chile copper output down in August as labor strikes dog production

The Andean nation's copper output fell to 466,928 tonnes in August.

September 30, 2021

MMG resumes Las Bambas copper mine shipments

It had halted operations due to protests earlier this week nearby the mine, along Peru’s major copper transport corridor.

September 29, 2021

With miners freed, Vale turns back to rescuing ESG credentials

Sunday’s accident at the Sudbury mine is particularly jarring for a company still trying to reinvent itself as a responsible corporate citizen.

September 29, 2021

Canada’s export agency expresses interest in Lake Resources’ Kachi lithium project

The inclusion of the Canadian agency would not increase the level of potential project financing for the project in Argentina.

September 29, 2021

‘Very tight’ copper belies market turmoil, industry leader says

Prices for the bellwether commodity this year will average more than $4 a pound, said Diego Hernandez, head of Chilean mining society Sonami.

September 28, 2021

Peru minister says $1.4bn Tia Maria mine a “no go”

Economy and finance minister Pedro Francke said Southern Copper should stop pushing a “socially and politically unfeasible" project.

September 28, 2021

Coal resurgence in Colombia is coming at just the right time

Latin America’s top supplier expects output to jump 40% to 50% this year, after an extended strike disrupted production in 2020.

September 28, 2021

Ero Copper study expands Boa Esperanca mine life, doubles production

The updated feasibility is based on a 93% increase in contained copper in reserves at the project since the initial study.

September 28, 2021

Germany’s TÜV Süd “shirking responsibility” over 2019 Brazil dam burst, court hears

Seven claimants are demanding around half a million euros in damages from the company.

September 28, 2021

Anglo American resumes field work in Ecuador

Company is now re-engaging with local communities in the Pegasus gold-copper project to start test drilling in the second half of 2022.