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.

September 27, 2021

Cordoba raises $11.8m for Alacran PFS

The Alacran deposit is part of the San Matias development.

September 27, 2021

Appian Capital in talks to sell Atlantic Nickel for $1bn

Teck Resources has been cited as one of the likely buyers for the Santa Rita open pit nickel-cobalt mine.

September 27, 2021

Peru road blockades force MMG to halt Las Bambas copper mine

Locals have long complained about the lack of local benefits from the massive operation and periodically block roads in protest.

September 24, 2021

RANKED: World’s top ten nickel mining companies

Total nickel reserves are estimated at 94 million tonnes globally, with Indonesia and Australia among the countries holding the largest endowments.