September 3, 2020 EU adds lithium to critical raw materials list Move is part of a broader plan to cut reliance on imported supply of key commodities, including rare earths and cobalt.
September 2, 2020 Codelco sees copper production drop in July, private mines up Codelco saw a 4.4% drop in year-on-year production in July as the coronavirus hit its peak in the nation.
September 2, 2020 Mexico miners condemn gov’t decision to scrap sectorial post Mexico has eliminated the mining sub-secretary, one of the Ministry of Economy units, as part of a broader austerity drive.
September 2, 2020 Vale reports negative safety levels in 3 dams in Minas Gerais According to the company, the procedures will not impact iron ore production this year.
September 1, 2020 Magnitude 6.8 earthquake near coast of Chile; mines unaffected Antofagasta said that its operations at Los Pelambres, the closest large deposit to the epicenter, had not been affected.
September 1, 2020 Peru copper mining almost ‘completely recovered’ from pandemic Production of the red metal plunged 20.4% in the first half of 2020.
September 1, 2020 Largest union at Cerrejon on strike Sintracarbon had demanded a 6% salary increase in addition to health, education and housing benefits.
August 31, 2020 Venezuela fuels Amazon gold rush with petrodollars drying up The amount of land used for mining has more than tripled since March last year.
August 30, 2020 New minister wants to update Dominican Republic’s mining law Antonio Almonte wants to update the existing mining law and add the input of mining companies and other sectors.
August 28, 2020 Codelco presses ahead with automation plans to bolster production The progress of Codelco's digitalization agenda has strained relations with the unions.
Lupaka Gold may seize Peru state assets over unpaid $67M arbitration award Lupaka's chairman Gordon Ellis said it has identified Peru’s national petroleum company Petroperu as potential target. January 19, 2026 | 09:59 am
