July 5, 2020

Ecuador reports tailings dam breach in Azuay province

The collapse of a retaining wall at Austro Gold’s Armijos tailings station released pollutants into the Tenguel river.

July 5, 2020

Codelco to suspend El Teniente mine expansion, cites pandemic

Unions say at least 2,300 of Codelco's workers have been infected with the virus since mid-March.

July 5, 2020

Oldest ocher mine on American continent discovered in Mexico

A flooded cave in Quintana Roo hosts irrefutable evidence of prehistoric mining activities.

July 3, 2020

Global zinc production poised for gains – report

Elevated zinc prices relative to historical levels will incentivise investment in new projects, Fitch says.

July 3, 2020

Unions at Chuquicamata mine approve new coronavirus measures

Unions had voted to implement a seven-day on, seven-day off shift schedule.

July 3, 2020

Dividend payments may resume, says Vale CFO

Siani Pires said the company is waiting for more certainty around the coronavirus pandemic before approving the move.

July 3, 2020

Chile copper production at risk as coronavirus bites

Measures such as trimming staff and tightening safety measures are now catching up with Chile's miners.

July 3, 2020

Cordoba closes Alacran acquisition, stock explodes

Company stock was up nearly 29% on the TSXV midday Friday.

July 3, 2020

Camino completes option agreement on Los Chapitos

Camino has legal title to 39 claims totaling 22,500 hectares covering its copper discovery in Peru.

July 2, 2020

Chile keeps output steady in May even as coronavirus explodes

Production at Codelco rose 3% year-on-year to 144,200 tonnes.