September 30, 2019

Mexico’s president asks parties to resolve conflict at Penasquito gold mine

Newmont said on Sep. 18 it had offered $25 million in community investments and land rental fees to resolve the conflict.

September 29, 2019

Peru’s environmental regulator imposes new controls on Las Bambas’ trucks

The government body found that the miner's vehicles are contravening environmental regulations when it comes to air, noise, land and water pollution.

September 29, 2019

Union leader asks workers to vote for strike action at Los Pelambres

Workers are expected to go to the polls Monday and Tuesday and reject Antofagasta’s latest proposal.

September 27, 2019

Chile’s Piñera announces frugal 2020 budget amid trade tensions

Centre-right President will boost spending by a modest 3% in his proposed 2020 budget, the lowest increase in a decade.

September 27, 2019

ArcelorMittal to review Canada, Brazil iron assets

Move comes as the world’s biggest steelmaker seeks to cut debt by divesting non-core businesses.

September 26, 2019

Chile court sends $2.5 billion Dominga copper project for environmental review

The years-long evaluation of and legal battle over Dominga has drawn criticism from the business community and conservative politicians.

September 26, 2019

Muskmobiles running rivals off the road

Worldwide, in the first half of this year, Tesla deployed more battery power than its next three biggest rivals combined.

September 26, 2019

Access to water one of miners’ biggest challenges ahead — study

Despite successful efforts to manage water usage more efficiently, tougher environmental rules are increasing miners’ costs and risks, particularly those operating in arid regions or close to populated communities.

September 26, 2019

Vale to launch new iron ore product in Q1 2020

GF88 is a high-grade iron ore product, produced by grinding Vale's flagship Carjas IOCJ 65% Fe fines.

September 26, 2019

Nine countries join US strategic minerals initiative

The countries joining the United States include Australia, Botswana, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, the Philippines and Zambia.