June 27, 2019

Gold exploration trends: companies still cautious despite market rebound

Canada returned to its gold exploration leadership position in terms of a number of projects drilled.

June 27, 2019

SolGold’s Nick Mather on receiving TNM’s Mining Person of the Year Award

We have the potential to turn Ecuador into the second greatest copper-producing nation on earth.

June 27, 2019

Future of mining in Ecuador to be decided by gov’t — SolGold

Court has determined that asking inhabitants of certain provinces about the matters relevant to other areas is unconstitutional.

June 27, 2019

Chile goes carbon-neutral, begins closing first eight coal-fired power stations

Move is part of an ambitious plan announced by the country's President in early June.

June 26, 2019

Lundin Gold starts mining of first production stope at Fruta del Norte

Construction of the process plant and tailings facility continue to be on schedule, and commissioning of the process plant will begin in the third quarter of this year.

June 26, 2019

Leagold begins Los Filos mine expansion

Move is part of the Latin America-focused miner’s plan to become a 700,000 ounce-per-annum gold producer.

June 26, 2019

Vale to invest $469m in dam safety measures

The spending measures will be in addition to the $4.5 billion the miner has already provisioned for costs related to the dam burst.

June 26, 2019

Ridgestone to expand Rebeico project in Mexico

The Canadian miner plans to acquire in 10 mining concessions adjacent to the gold-copper project.

June 25, 2019

Brazil Congress ditches Bolsonaro decree weakening indigenous agency

Bolsonaro says he wants to open reservation lands to agriculture and mining, even in the Amazon rain forest.

June 25, 2019

Chile’s Zaldivar mine asks for more time to answer questions amid Atacama water concerns

Antofagasta says the extension would give it time to consider a proposal from neighboring Escondida to share information on the availability of water beneath the flat.