March 6, 2019

Canadian juniors shifting focus to Africa, away from South America

Spending destined for South America drops by $600m, while share of funds raised for exploration projects in Africa doubles.

March 6, 2019

Goodman School of Mines expands into Latin America

The university and foundation plan to develop relationships in countries that require world-class  mining training.

March 6, 2019

Chile’s Codelco continues lithium push despite slow progress — minister

Codelco will continue to develop its lithium assets, including committing $57 million for further exploration.

March 6, 2019

Global Mineral Professionals Alliance launches tailings initiative

The members of the Alliance agreed on the urgency of examining tailings from the perspective of disposal and closure.

March 5, 2019

Antioquia declares successful start of production at Cisneros

Commissioning the mill began two months ago and has now reached the planned commercial rate of 500 t/d.

March 5, 2019

Brazil minister calls Vale ‘important’ even as prosecutors probe miner

The world's largest iron ore miner plays an important role in Brazil's economic development.

March 5, 2019

Codelco’s lithium push fades in favor of copper

Codelco’s lithium projects, once thought a shoo-in to boost global supply and lower prices, have largely fallen off forecasts.

March 5, 2019

‘No to the mine’ – Mexico’s indigenous fight to stop mining on ancestral land

A group of Nahua Indian villagers could make legal history in Mexico this month when a court rules on a land dispute involving a Canadian miner.

March 5, 2019

AngloGold streamlines Colombian assets

As part of the deal, Canada's Royal Road Minerals will pay AngloGold around $4.6 million in cash, with further payments amounting to $35 million in total if certain milestones are…

March 5, 2019

Condor Gold seeks growing Nicaragua project with two feeder pits

The company has started the permitting process for two high-grade satellite feeder pits that could increase production at its La India gold project in Nicaragua by 50% to 120,000 ounces…