March 20, 2018

B2Gold says Mali’s new code won’t affect its Fekola mine

The Canadian miner says any contemplated amendments in a new mining code will not apply to Fekola without its consent.

March 19, 2018

Canada’s Capstone Mining says a worker died at Mexican mine

Operations, which were temporarily suspended on Sunday, have since resumed, excluding the immediate area of the accident, the copper miner said.

March 19, 2018

Chile preparing new law to lure foreign investment: media

Pinera’s government has vowed to reactivate $50 billion in mining investments that it says have been held back by red tape.

March 19, 2018

Electric vehicles, higher prices to boost global copper output — report

Global copper output is expected to climb from 20.4 million tonnes this year to 28 million tonnes by 2027.

March 18, 2018

U.S. govt to accept metals tariffs exclusion requests from Monday

It could take up to 90 days to make determinations.

March 16, 2018

New Chile govt undecided on blocking SQM sale to China firms -official

Chile development agency Corfo filed a complaint last week to block the sale of a 32% stake in SQM to China's Tianqi Lithium or any related entities.

March 16, 2018

Poland’s KGHM targets rise in Chilean copper ore output

The miner expects daily copper ore output at its Chilean mine Sierra Gorda to increase by 18% next year from current levels.

March 16, 2018

World’s No. 1 copper miner Codelco made a $2.88 billion profit in 2017

Best performance in three years.

March 15, 2018

Canadian miner denounces illegal stoppage at Panamanian mine

“The dominant union, which represents the majority of workers, is not involved in the action,” an official statement reads.

March 15, 2018

Venezuela gold reserve value falls 14% in 2017

Gold now represents just under 70 per cent of the Central Bank's international reserves.