September 14, 2015

Anglo American completes sale of Chile copper mines

The announcement comes only days after Anglo announced a $330m deal to sell lossmaking South African platinum mines to Sibanye Gold.

September 11, 2015

Will the copper price supply cut rally last?

Yes, says this new report which forecasts a further 15% rise in the copper price by the end of the year.

September 11, 2015

Newmont ranked mining industry leader by Dow Jones sustainability world index

Newmont was the first gold company named to the index in 2007, and has been included on the DJSI North America Index every year since 2006.

September 10, 2015

Chile’s Codelco to cut top positions in response to weak copper prices

Chief executive Nelson Pizarro warned Codelco is ready to “cut costs to the bones,” and revealed the layoff process has already started.

September 10, 2015

Gemfields expands outside Africa, targets Latin America emerald assets

The London-listed precious stones miner plans to buy two emerald projects in Colombia.

September 10, 2015

Mineral IRL reopens Peru gold mine after reaching deal with locals

Latin America-focused precious metals miner extended a social contract with locals until 2018.

September 9, 2015

Uranium Energy Corp and the International Atomic Energy Agency advance uranium cooperation with Paraguay’s government

International Atomic Energy Agency (“IAEA”) recently completed technical programs in Paraguay for the Paraguayan Vice Ministry of Mines and Energy in Asuncion designed to support the future exploration and development…

September 9, 2015

Canada’s Capstone puts Chile copper project in back burner

The Vancouver-based miner blamed low commodity prices for the measure.

September 8, 2015

Copper price rallies 6%

Glencore's bold move and huge jump in Chinese concentrate imports light fire under copper price.

September 7, 2015

Minera IRL halts gold operation in Peru as protesters take over site

Around 100 locals invaded the site over the weekend, occupying a number of installations, and forcing the company to suspend all operations.