January 24, 2021 Argentina’s mining output fell by 70% in 2020 The Argentine Chamber of Mining Entrepreneurs said the covid-19 pandemic deeply impacted production.
January 24, 2021 Peru rescinds Canadian company’s exploration rights Tesoro Minerals’ rights near the Peruvian border with Ecuador have been rescinded via Supreme Decree 001-2021-EM.
January 24, 2021 Brumadinho dam collapse could have been predicted weeks in advance – study A new study shows that by applying satellite radar imaging InSAR, it is possible to predict a dam burst.
January 22, 2021 SQM shareholders approve $1.1 billion capital increase The world’s No. 2 lithium producer expects to double its capacity to produce lithium carbonate in Chile.
January 22, 2021 Gold Fields begins construction of Chile project First gold production at the Salares Norte mine is expected in early 2023.
January 22, 2021 Vale resumes pellet production at Vargem Grande Brazil’s mining regulatory agency had ordered Vale to halt operations at Vargem Grande in 2019 to guarantee the stability of its dams.
January 22, 2021 MMG CEO sees short term upside momentum for copper Copper prices are likely to rise further after pushing above $8,000 a tonne this month, the head of the company said.
January 22, 2021 Responsible Mining Foundation concerned about thousands of abandoned, at-risk tailings facilities worldwide There are more than 30,000 tailings storage facilities around the world and between 25% to 30% of them are abandoned.
January 21, 2021 MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week Fire at Vale iron ore terminal could cut shipments by 32m tonnes; China’s imports of Australian copper ore plunged to zero; Kabanga, Tanzania to develop world’s largest nickel deposit
January 21, 2021 Vale and Brazil state do not reach agreement over Brumadinho Minas Gerais state is requesting $10.3 billion in compensation, a figure that includes relocation and the psychological damage suffered by survivors.
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