February 4, 2019 Vale forced to halt operations at Brucutu, largest mine in Minas Gerais Brucutu, which has an annual capacity of 30 million tonnes of iron ore, is Brazil's second largest mine, behind Vale’s Carajás.
February 4, 2019 Barrick, Reunion Gold to jointly go after key assets in South America Strategic alliance expands Barrick’s exploration footprint in the Guiana Shield, a significantly under-explored region and one of the most prospective in the world for large scale gold discoveries.
February 3, 2019 Venezuela trying to sell gold to stay afloat The country is reaching for its last card as the deck collapses on President Nicolás Maduro’s failed regime.
February 3, 2019 Illegal miners sentenced to jail in Peru This is the first time Cusco's regional prosecutor is able to issue this type of sentence.
February 3, 2019 Lead production expected to grow in 2019 – report Wood Mackenzie forecasts that global lead production will increase in 2019 by about 250 kt.
February 3, 2019 Rio Tinto to remain strong despite difficulties—report A key asset is the Oyu Tolgoi copper project in Mongolia, which will partially diversify the miner's earnings away from iron ore.
February 1, 2019 Lithium giant’s landmark deal is big step to battery ‘dream’ Chile's development agency Corfo doesn't know whether the county we’ll ever make vehicles, but it would like to at least see battery parts produced locally.
February 1, 2019 Maduro halts 20-tonne gold shipment as jet flies off empty-handed You will face severe sanctions if you allow Nicolás Maduro to steal the gold that doesn’t belong to him.
February 1, 2019 Brazil dam burst death toll rises to 115; 10 people added to list of missing The rescue and recovery team said that 248 people were now listed as missing.
February 1, 2019 Copper price rally halted by Chinese factory surprise Chinese manufacturing shrinks at fastest pace in almost three years.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
