November 29, 2024

Colombia to set up reserve zones amid miners’ concerns

Designating certain areas as temporary reserve zones will effectively restrict extraction and exploration in those areas, companies warn. 

November 28, 2024

Lumina Gold secures improved Ecuador terms with Cangrejos mining permit, analyst says

The contract includes $25 million in advance royalty payments to the government split into four stages.

November 28, 2024

Codelco reaches contract agreement with project unit employees

The new 36-month agreement with the workers from company's projects unit affects some 620 employees.

November 28, 2024

McEwen Copper seeks $2.5bn for Los Azules project in Argentina

Los Azules is due to receive a key environmental permit in four to six weeks, the company said.

November 28, 2024

Antofagasta mines first to re-earn ‘Copper Mark’ certification

Its Centinela and Zaldívar copper mines became the world's first to be granted the endorsement under updated criteria.

November 27, 2024

Lithium Ionic advances project financing with LOI for $266m

The funding represents 100% of the capital expenditure outlined in a May 2024 feasibility study.

November 27, 2024

Ex-Goldman banker turned lithium CEO vows to ride out slump

Sigma Lithium's CEO is vowing to stay the course and even triple production with a message for rivals and naysayers.

November 27, 2024

Codelco bonds still not offering attractive returns, report says

There are doubts whether the world's largest copper producer can improve earnings and credit metrics.

November 26, 2024

Peru’s Congress removes energy and mines minister amid sector protests

Romulo Mucho was removed from his post on Tuesday amid protests from small-scale miners in the Andean nation.

November 26, 2024

Minsur to sell Brazil tin mine to China’s CNMC

CNMC will pay about $340 million for the Taboca tin mine.