June 23, 2020

Chilean mines minister calls for ‘balance’ between safety and keeping economy running

The government has announced lockdowns for the mines-heavy Antofagasta Region to begin on Tuesday.

June 23, 2020

Ero Copper hits best drill intercept at Curaçá, stock rises

Shares of Ero Copper jumped 8.2% by midday Tuesday.

June 23, 2020

Future of copper production thrown into doubt by worker cuts

Tactics employed by mines in Chile to navigate the pandemic are similar to those used by high-cost producers to ride out low prices.

June 23, 2020

First Majestic Silver to sell Mexico assets to Apollo

The Jalisco Group of Properties, totalling 32 miles, include a total of 15 highly prospective claims.

June 23, 2020

Southern Silver to pay $15m for 100% interest in Mexican project

The Vancouver-based miner executed an agreement with Electrum Global Holdings to buy 60% indirect working interest in the Cerro Las Minitas project.

June 22, 2020

Caldas Gold, Wheaton reach $110 million Marmato deal

Streaming transaction will expand operations and build Colombia’s “next major gold mine.”

June 22, 2020

Codelco beefs up sanitary measures at El Teniente

The company said it would move to a 14-day on, 14-day off shift schedule at El Teniente, its largest deposit.

June 22, 2020

SolGold resumes exploration in Ecuador

The Australian miner is exploring and assessing 75 regional concessions across 14 provinces in Ecuador.

June 22, 2020

Silver Dollar to acquire majority stake in First Majestic’s La Joya project

Silver Dollar Resources believes there is potential on the property’s untapped regional targets.

June 21, 2020

Unions at Codelco demand more protection against coronavirus

The Federation of Copper Workers union said it would take measures if the company’s health protocols are not further tightened.