November 5, 2024

Delay in Chile mining permits a serious problem, says local head of Freeport

President Gabriel Boric’s government is pushing for reforms to streamline mining permits in addition to modifying environmental assessments.

November 5, 2024

South Korea’s highest court rejects appeal from zinc smelter against shutdown

The fate of the 400,000 metric ton-per-year smelter, the world's sixth-largest, has been closely watched as zinc prices soared 17.5% this year.

November 5, 2024

Indian government to sell 2.5% stake in Hindustan Zinc for $634m

The Indian government currently holds a 29.54% stake in the company.

November 5, 2024

Codelco seeks permit for $650m Andina water project

The plan is to funnel water from the mine's Ovejeria tailings, or mine waste, and other sources to the concentrator plant.

November 4, 2024

Column: Demand weakness helps cushion tin from supply problems

Tin demand last year was weaker than expected and is on course for only a modest recovery in 2024, according to the International Tin Association.

November 4, 2024

Brazil prepares to remove illegal Amazon gold miners from Munduruku land

The Munduruku territory covers nearly 24,000 square km, about the size of the US state of New Hampshire.

November 4, 2024

China’s top coal firms lean into power as mining profits slip

Mining costs are rising because of aging deposits that demand deeper bores and increased maintenance to avoid accidents.

November 4, 2024

Canada wants energy sector to cut emissions by up to 35% below 2019 levels

The draft rules are designed to put a clear limit on pollution from oil and gas production.

November 4, 2024

Zambia stake-boosting mining plan won’t touch existing projects

Africa’s second-largest copper producer is pursuing an ambitious plan to more than quadruple output of the metal by early next decade.

November 4, 2024

Hecla Mining names Rob Krcmarov as CEO

Krcmarov previously served on the executive leadership team of Barrick Gold.