January 19, 2020

Chilean Mining Commission to investigate insurance fraud denounced by Codelco

The world’s top copper producer says four of its unions were victims of inflated policy prices.

January 19, 2020

Brazilian tribes back manifesto to save Amazon habitat from Bolsonaro

A manifesto signed on Friday said Bolsonaro was threatening the survival of indigenous people with plans to allow commercial mining and ranching on their protected lands.

January 17, 2020

Trade war has copper prices artificially low, Chile minister says

The phase-one trade deal between the US and China may bring some relief.

January 17, 2020

Goldsource plans ‘significant’ drilling, expects resource update mid-2020

This year, Goldsource has work planned to advance the project towards prefeasibility stage.

January 17, 2020

Minera Alamos starts construction on Santana mine in Mexico

Minera Alamos holds two development projects in its project portfolio that can be quickly ramped up to production.

January 17, 2020

A global look at high-risk tailings dams

A third of the world’s tailings dams are at high risk of causing catastrophic damage to nearby communities if they crumble.

January 17, 2020

Copper juniors gravitating towards new area play

Lately copper is emerging as just as exciting a metal to chase.

January 17, 2020

Brazil prosecutors threaten to revive $37bn lawsuit over Samarco delays

The prosecutors' office has not ruled out other legal measures.

January 17, 2020

Altamira Gold granted trial mining license in Brazil

The permit applies to the Cajueiro gold project.

January 16, 2020

The big problem haunting top iron ore miner isn’t so easy to fix

Vale has taken several steps to clean up its image in the aftermath of the dam break.