March 20, 2019

Continental tables resource at Buritica’s BMZ1

The company recently closed a $175 million financing package that it will use on mine construction and start-up.

March 20, 2019

Miner Vale quashed efforts to validate dam safety before disaster – prosecutor

A state prosecutor filed subpoenas with Vale last June to review safety documents regarding its dam, but Vale's lawyers later argued that they had received positive reviews by an auditor.

March 19, 2019

Miner KGHM extends negotiations with union at Chilean copper mine

The company had until the end of Tuesday to request government mediation to help reach a deal with the union of 520 workers.

March 19, 2019

Brazil’s Vale to resume work at largest mine in Minas Gerais state

A local court has cleared the way for Vale to resume operations at the Brucutu mine.

March 19, 2019

Almaden’s stock jumps after 2019 corporate report released

The 2019 report on corporate social responsibility described the community-related activities the company has been engaged for over 15 years at the Ixtaca precious metals project in Puebla State, Mexico.

March 19, 2019

Codelco copper smelter restart delayed – Chile mining minister

The smelter has had its restart delayed because of issues related to Canadian construction firm SNC-Lavalin, contracted for the project.

March 19, 2019

U.S. sanctions Venezuelan gold company for supporting Maduro

This is the sixth round of sanctions since January by the U.S., which is seeking to wrest power and the military’s loyalty away from Maduro.

March 19, 2019

‘Radical’ foes, red tape lob doubt into Ecuador mining quest

Ecuador has tethered its economic fortunes to a burgeoning mining industry. Now it just needs to get bureaucrats and community leaders on board.

March 19, 2019

Chile’s Codelco to ink copper deal with Ecuador-controlled miner

The 982-million-tonne Llurimagua copper project is located in the Imbabura Province, about 80 km northeast of Ecuador's capital of Quito.

March 19, 2019

Antofagasta expects copper deficit of up to 300,000 tonnes this year

The Chilean miner expects demand to outstrip supply in 2019 as consumption growth remains positive, but production increases continue to be minimal.