March 12, 2019

Strike hits Goldcorp’s Cerro Negro mine in Argentina

Mining stopped on March 8, when members of the Asociación Obrera Minera Argentina (AOMA) downed tools, and processing activities have now also ceased following the exhaustion of surface stockpiles.

March 11, 2019

MMG says output at Peru copper mine could fall soon due to road blockade

Production at Las Bambas has not yet been affected by the protest but could be if it continues or intensifies.

March 11, 2019

Barrick gives up plans to acquire Newmont, will form Nevada JV instead

Under the deal, Barrick will take a 61.5% stake in the joint venture consisting of the duo’s Nevada mines, with Newmont holding the remainder.

March 11, 2019

Gran Colombia’s Segovia gold mine richer than thought

The asset's reserves as at December 31, 2018 increased 4% to 1.9 million tonnes grading 11 grams per tonne of gold for 688,000 ounces, while measured and indicated resources increased…

March 10, 2019

Peru’s gold, copper exports down

Total mineral exports fell by 16.8% in January.

March 8, 2019

Glencore, Goldcorp and Yamana ink agreement to integrate Argentina mines

The Agua Rica mineral reserve is estimated to contain 4.5 million tonnes of copper and 6.5 million ounces of gold contained in approximately 910 million tonnes of ore.

March 8, 2019

Brazil’s Vale removes executives after request by dam burst prosecutors

Vale did not identify the executives or say what relation they had with the operation in Brumadinho, where the Jan. 25 disaster occurred.

March 8, 2019

Amazon rainforest’s riches up for grabs as Brazil to open indigenous reserves to mining

Brazil’s new right-wing government is going ahead with announced changes to current mining regulations, which include a controversial plan to open up indigenous reserves to mining.

March 8, 2019

Great Panther completes acquisition of Brazilian miner

The Vancouver-based company now owns the Tucano mine, considered the second largest gold producer in Brazil.

March 8, 2019

Tianqi Lithium to name three directors to SQM board next month

The world’s No.3 producer of the metal used in electric vehicle batteries said the candidates will be “fair” and “responsible toward shareholders”.