December 2, 2024

Zinc’s wild week may signal volatile era as supplies squeezed

Supply pressures have made zinc the best performer of the LME’s six base metals this year.

December 1, 2024

Peru names Jorge Montero as minister of mines and energy

Montero served as Peru's vice minister of mines from November 2020 to August 2021.

December 1, 2024

Peru votes to extend informal mining permits for six more months

Informal mining workers have blockaded key highways to pressure for an extension.

December 1, 2024

Global mineral exploration activity in October was highest in a year, S&P data shows

According to S&P, funds raised by junior and intermediate miners nearly quadrupled to $1.61 billion in October, the highest since March 2022.

November 29, 2024

Lithium Argentina picks Switzerland as another China-backed junior flees Canada

The company is seeking to redomicile to Switzerland following a corporate review and a new agreement with investor Ganfeng Lithium.

November 29, 2024

G2 Goldfields advances spin-out of Guyana assets

The spin-out’s centrepiece, the Peters mine property, is Guyana’s highest-grade historical gold producer.

November 29, 2024

Anglo shares rise amid renewed takeover speculation

BHP is now free to relaunch a bid to acquire Anglo, as the six-month standstill mandated by London’s takeover rules has expired.

November 29, 2024

Top copper miner Chile gets back to pre-pandemic output levels

Mines including those operated by Codelco and BHP Group churned out 492,804 tonnes in October.

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.