January 17, 2018

Costa Rican presidential candidate blasts ecologists, says he would bring mining back

Conservative Diego Castro called environmentalist groups "eco-terrorists."

January 17, 2018

Vale confirms talks with BHP over Samarco exit

During a meeting with investors and analysts in Sao Paulo, Vale’s investor relations director, André Figueiredo, said it seemed “natural” for his company to become the sole owner of the…

January 17, 2018

Supply disruptions could boost copper prices -Chile’s Cochilco

Cochilco, Chile's state copper commission, raised its estimated 2018 avg price for the metal to $3.06 per pound from its previous forecast of $2.95.

January 16, 2018

GoldCorp forecasts lower costs for 2018; shares on track for nine-month high

The company's 2017 preliminary gold production of 2.6 million ounces was at the high end of its forecast range.

January 15, 2018

Following detention, journalist publishes controversial story about Venezuela’s Mining Arc

Rampant violence and corruption are the norm in the mines of the southern Guayana region.

January 15, 2018

Despite 42-day strike, Gran Colombia surpasses 2017 production guidance

Only in the fourth quarter of 2017, the company produced 51,699 ounces of gold, up 26% over the fourth quarter of the previous year.

January 15, 2018

Brazilian miner Vale ordered to repair environmental damage

Federal prosecutors announced ruling in a statement that said electricity transmission lines and a bauxite pipeline damaged soil and silted up rivers.

January 15, 2018

Rio Tinto 2017 iron ore exports up 1 percent, maintains 2018 guidance

On Tuesday Global miner Rio Tinto reported a 1 percent rise in iron ore shipments for 2017 to 330.1 million tonnes, meeting its guidance.

January 15, 2018

Tahoe cutting 250 jobs at Escobal mine in Guatemala on reopening delays

Canadian miner cited uncertainty over whether it will ever have its mining license for the operation reinstated as main reason for the layoffs.

January 15, 2018

McEwen 2017 output fails to impress, but gold prices boost shares

The Canadian precious metals miner produced 109,947 gold ounces and 3,178,742 silver ounces, last year, roughly in line with full-year guidance of 109,500 ounces of gold and 3,337,000 silver ounces.