February 22, 2021

Peru presidential candidate fires warning to mining companies over copper

Yohny Lescano said if elected he would look to make the state the ultimate owner of resources in the copper-rich Andean country.

February 22, 2021

Iron ore output returns to growth after shrinking for five years – report

Global iron ore production growth will accelerate in the coming years, bringing an end to the stagnation that has persisted since 2015, Fitch says.

February 22, 2021

Iron ore price bounces back on strong demand and shipment doubts

High rain volumes at major ports will continue to represent a challenge for Brazilian players during 1Q.

February 21, 2021

Argentina optimistic on projects led by Canadian miners

Argentina’s National Mining Secretariat issued a dossier highlighting projects by Yamana, Alpha Lithium, Minsud and others.

February 21, 2021

Three miners die at illegal operation in Colombia

The miners - whose ages ranged from 18 to 27 years old - inhaled toxic gases and perished.

February 21, 2021

Chile files arbitration suit against Albemarle over lithium royalties

Chile accuses Albemarle of allegedly underpaying royalties on its sales.

February 19, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Copper price keeps soaring as bullish sentiment prevails; Iron ore price retreats on higher steel inventories in China; Gold price dealt ‘fatal blow’ by bond yield rally

February 19, 2021

Iron ore price retreats on higher steel inventories in China

Iron ore prices fell on Friday after hitting their highest level since September 2011, as a survey of inventories of steel products in China showed a significant increase.

February 19, 2021

Vale creates sustainability division

The division will be headed by Maria Luiza de Oliveira Pinto e Paiva, who until this month has been head of sustainability at Brazilian pulpmaker Suzano SA.

February 19, 2021

Southern Ecuador’s Cuenca bans large-scale mining

More than 80% of the electorate voted this week in favour of the ban, which should not affect existing projects.