March 18, 2020 INTERVIEW: Augusto F. Cauti, vice minister of mines, government of Peru In 2019, over $6.15 billion was invested into Peru’s mining sector.
March 18, 2020 Global copper production to grow 3% annually until 2029 Fitch analysts predict global copper mine production to increase by an average annual rate of 3.1% over 2020-2029, with total output rising from 20.3mnt to 26.8mnt over the same period.
March 18, 2020 Workers at BHP’s Escondida call for mine shutdown barring stricter safety measures The union said its members were particularly exposed to the virus given the often tight quarters at mine facilities and frequent travel.
March 18, 2020 South America lockdown starting to hit base metals supplies Analysts at Fastmarkets believe the extended closures and logistical jams could see supply of base metals produced in the region restricted.
March 18, 2020 Fidelity’s Brazil trade highlights ESG world’s new conflicts A few years ago, only a select group of money managers and funds used the label ESG, but today assets managed using a broad definition of the ESG approach exceed…
March 18, 2020 Hochschild temporarily shuts Peruvian operations on virus worries Hochschild operates two mines in Peru and one in Argentina.
March 18, 2020 Teck halts construction at Quebrada Blanca In Q4 2019, Teck secured a $2.5 billion financing to develop the QB2 mine area.
March 17, 2020 Pan American suspends Peru operations Four mines will temporarily close in accordance with government-mandated restrictions in response to Covid-19.
March 17, 2020 Freeport halts Cerro Verde over Covid-19 Company has put mine on care and maintenance for 15 days in response to measures taken by the Peruvian government.
March 17, 2020 Antofagasta to review expenditure as 2019 profit rises Profit climbed 9.5% on higher sales and lower costs.
Russia says stake in gold producer UGC to be put up for public auction soon In July 2025, a Russian court ruled that the majority stake in UGC should be seized and transferred to the state. December 30, 2025 | 08:24 am
