July 29, 2020 Chile government rejects Codelco privatization A group of lawmakers had proposed to sell the state-owned mining giant to raise funds for the coronavirus response.
July 29, 2020 Alamos Gold to build new mine in Mexico La Yaqui Grande, in the state of Sonora, is expected to produce 123,000 ounces of gold a year over a five-year mine life.
July 28, 2020 Vale develops first 100% electric locomotive in Brazil The pilot-phase for the EMD Joule locomotive is expected to be launched in H2 2020.
July 28, 2020 Supervisors at Antofagasta’s Centinela accept new contract The supervisors' union agreed last week to extend government-mediated talks after failing to agree on a new contract with the company.
July 28, 2020 Celesta copper mine in Brazil reaches production Lara Exploration said first concentrates are due to be shipped in early August.
July 27, 2020 Auto parts makers shine spotlight on aluminum’s role in electric vehicles Consumption in electric vehicles is expected to accelerate over coming years as covid-19 hastens the move to a green economic recovery.
July 27, 2020 Brazil tribes struggling to survive after dam burst to get day in court against BHP In 2015, a dam co-owned by BHP Group and Vale SA collapsed, unleashing 44 million cubic meters of mining waste.
July 27, 2020 Chile judge calls for water study on ‘fragile’ lithium-rich Atacama salt flat The decision reignited concerns over SQM's ability to ramp up output to meet demand from the electric vehicle industry.
July 27, 2020 IAMGOLD restarts Rosebel mine in Suriname Operations were suspended mid-June due to a work stoppage related to the spread of covid-19.
July 26, 2020 Coronavirus deaths hit ArcelorMittal plant in Mexico The dead include employees, contractors and suppliers to the plant.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
