July 17, 2019

Altamira to update resource at Cajueiro project in Brazil

Since its 2016 resource estimate, the company has drilled an additional 49 diamond drill holes totaling 3,154 metres.

July 17, 2019

How lithium-rich Chile botched a plan to attract battery makers

In March 2018, the Chilean government unveiled big news.

July 17, 2019

Vale faces investors lawsuit linked to Brumadinho dam burst

Nearly 25 asset management firms and some pension funds are seeking compensation for losses derived from Vale's plummeting share price since the disaster.

July 17, 2019

Sweden seeks lithium tie-ups in South America amid battery metal rush

Peru – a major copper producer – is also looking to edge in on the action.

July 17, 2019

Fresnillo cuts 2019 production, cites challenging times

The miner blamed lower-than-expected ore grades and delays in construction at one of its gold mines in Mexico for the output drop.

July 16, 2019

Vale to adjust provisions for Brazil dam disaster in Q2 results

Vale had announced it would pay $106 million to compensate workers affected by the deadly rupture of a tailing dam in January.

July 16, 2019

Fresh opposition to Southern Copper’s billion-dollar project in Peru

Locals claim the open-pit mine will damage crops and affect water supplies.

July 15, 2019

Vale to pay $106.5m to workers affected by Brazil dam disaster

In a statement, Vale said the deal also involves individual compensation for moral and material damages.

July 15, 2019

Gold industry review: Falling production at world’s biggest gold mines, costs kept under control – Q1 2019

MINING.COM first quarter 2019 gold industry review reveals global all-in costs remain under control – one Australian producer now mines for just $315/oz.

July 15, 2019

Codelco chooses 33-year insider to replace Pizarro as CEO

Octavio Araneda will replace Nelson Pizarro at the helm of Codelco from Sept. 1.