June 13, 2018

Southern Copper to begin operations at $2.5bn Michiquillay earlier than expected

Reaching agreements with residents near the project is expected to take about a year, followed by three to build the mine, which will begin operations by 2022.

June 12, 2018

Brazilian President changes decades-old mining laws to lure investment, protect environment

The two separate decrees aim at making the local industry more competitive and sustainable, while while implementing rules on the collection of higher mining royalties.

June 12, 2018

Australia takes over Chile as world’s No.1 lithium producer

It produced 4,600 tonnes of lithium more than Chile in 2017 boosted mainly by record output at Mt Cattlin and Mt Marion mines.

June 12, 2018

Kinross going ahead with expansion of Alaska gold mine

Project is expected to extend Fort Knox mine life to 2030 and generate 17% internal rate of return (IRR) at a low capital cost.

June 11, 2018

Workers at BHP’s Spence copper mine in Chile approve labor contract

The deal also includes a 2 percent increase over current base salaries.

June 11, 2018

Vale moves ahead with long-awaited expansion of Voisey’s Bay mine

Transiting Voisey's Bay nickel mine from open-pit operations to underground will cost about $2 billion, and is expected to extend its productive life to 2035.

June 10, 2018

Escondida union in Chile optimistic will reach deal with BHP

The union at the world's largest copper mine said BHP has promised to respond to its recent proposal for a new contract by 3 pm local time on Monday.

June 10, 2018

Five bodies rescued from collapsed mine in Mexico

A dam filled with liquid waste collapsed last Monday at Rio's Cieneguita mine in Chihuahua.

June 8, 2018

Billionaire schools teacher in NAFTA talks

How did we get here and what does this ratcheted-up trade war mean for Canada, the United States and investors?

June 8, 2018

Copper price: Chinese concentrate imports hit 18-year high

As scrap ban bites Chinese traders up May cargoes 37% year on year.