June 24, 2020

BHP announces stricter covid-19 protocols in Chile

Cases among workers top 200.

June 24, 2020

Calibre Mining cuts 2020 guidance

New guidance represents a 20% decrease from previous forecast.

June 24, 2020

Aura Minerals files for IPO in Brazil

The company may raise up to $182.54 million in the offering.

June 24, 2020

Argentina approves Millennial Lithium’s environmental impact assessment for Pastos Grandes

The EIA approval allows for a 24,000-tonne-per-year battery-grade lithium carbonate production facility to be built and operated on Pastos Grandes.

June 24, 2020

Experts call for plan to protect deep-sea life from mining

Mining the sea floor opens a vast source of key metals needed for clean energy, but should start after a full evaluation of likely environmental impacts, report shows.

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.