December 20, 2017

Peru $2 bn copper mine auction rescheduled for February

Auction for $2 billion Michiquillay copper mine project in Peru was canceled by government of President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski but is now slated for February.

December 19, 2017

The Torex saga in Mexico continues: Work contracts ended amid blockade

The suspension is in response to a 40-day long blockade at its El Limón-Guajes gold mine.

December 19, 2017

Mining wins as Chile and South Africa back pro-business leaders

The political shifts are good news for the likes of BHP Billiton Ltd., Rio Tinto Group, Glencore Plc and Anglo American Plc.

December 19, 2017

Threat of strikes looms large for copper supply in 2018: Andy Home

Strikes and slashed funds at South American copper operations could be an early sign of what is likely to be a defining feature of the market next year.

December 18, 2017

Columbus-Nordgold project in French Guiana to move ahead

Before any heavy equipment touches the ground, Columbus and Nordgold have to go through a public consultation and receive required permits.

December 18, 2017

Ecuador expects $1 billion in mining revenues for 2018

Back in September, the expectation for 2018 was of $488 million in revenues from industrial mining.

December 18, 2017

This map shows the top immigrant population in each country

If the world’s migrant population formed a new nation, it would be fifth largest. What are the top immigration populations, how does this look mapped out?

December 18, 2017

Gold mining: the world’s cheapest jurisdictions

Not the place you would think.

December 15, 2017

Mexican miners reach deal with Canadian company, go back to work

If a deal wasn't reached by December 15, the company was not going to be able to compensate local employees.

December 15, 2017

Vale workers in Mozambique down tools at Moatize mine over bonus pay

Workers at Vale's Mozambique Moatize coal mine downed tools on Friday in a dispute over bonus payments, paralysing work at the plant.