February 8, 2021

Voters backed prohibition on mining in Ecuador city of Cuenca

Industry leaders believe it will not affect key projects such as Rio Blanco, and Loma Larga.

February 8, 2021

Peru reports sharp drop in 2020 copper production due to pandemic

Country's copper production plunged 12.5% to 2.15 million tonnes in 2020.

February 8, 2021

Elon Musk offers $100 million for best carbon capture innovation

Sum will be awarded for the best technology created for removing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere or oceans and store that carbon in a safe, cost-effective way.

February 7, 2021

As Glencore leaves Colombia, the country starts its energy transition

The same week Glencore said it will abandon its coal mining interests in Colombia amid dropping profits, the country launched a proposal for its first battery storage system.

February 5, 2021

BHP, Vale’s disaster relief fund to increase spending by 25% in 2021

The Renova Foundation will spend $1 billion this year.

February 5, 2021

Mineração Vale Verde secures $140m for Serrote project in Brazil

The Serrote copper-gold project is now fully funded through to production.

February 4, 2021

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Vale and Brazil state sign $7bn deal over Brumadinho; Gina Rinehart targets EV boom with ‘green’ lithium play; Silver price regains ground after two-day wild swing

February 4, 2021

Iron ore price surges on Vale’s 2021 production outlook

Vale reported 4Q20 output of 84.5 million tonnes, a 5% decline from the third quarter.

February 4, 2021

Glencore hands back Prodeco’s mining contracts to Colombia

Glencore's coal production tumbled 24% to 106 million tonnes in 2020

February 4, 2021

Proposal to ban big mines put to vote in southern Ecuador

The referendum threatens to derail more than 40 concessions seeking to tap gold, silver and copper reserves.