Protests force Peru’s largest copper mine to halt operations

Operations at Antamina suspended due to a roadblock set by locals who believe the mine has not lived up to its commitments to support local communities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2021 | 3:49 am

Chile copper output sinks to seven-month low

The country’s production dropped 6.9% in September to 451,128 tonnes on the back of labour disruptions and falling ore grades.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2021 | 7:06 am

Anglo American to halve indirect emissions by 2040

Success of its fresh target for Scope 3 emissions reduction depends on the steel sector cutting its own and global policies, Anglo said.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2021 | 3:44 am

Teck flags costs surge at Quebrada Blanca expansion in Chile

While construction at the QB2 copper project is two-thirds done, costs are poised to be up to 5% higher than the original $5.3bn estimate.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 28, 2021 | 9:27 am

Alamos Gold cuts production outlook on Mulatos woes

Output at company's founding operation is expected to drop by 15,000 ounces, to between 135,000 to 145,000 ounces.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 28, 2021 | 6:00 am

Rio Tinto sells last Argyle diamonds at record highs

Mining ended at Argyle in 2020 after 37 years of production, during which the mine was the source of 90% of the world’s prized pink stones.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 28, 2021 | 3:28 am

Acquisition-hungry Sibanye grabs stake in Australian zinc miner

It has bought a 19.99% stake in New Century Resources, which owns a tailings zinc retreatment plant in Queensland.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 27, 2021 | 7:47 am

Equinox breaks ground at one of Canada’s largest gold mines

The $1.23bn Greenstone Gold Mines project will produce more than 400,000 ounces of gold annually for the first five years of operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 27, 2021 | 5:29 am

Fresnillo’s production hit by labour shortages, lower grades

The Mexico-focused precious metals miner is grappling with a staff shortage triggered by labour reforms in the country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 27, 2021 | 3:42 am

Colombian regulator shelves AngloGold’s permit request for Quebradona

ANLA's decision effectively halts the project's development, but does not deny the permit request.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2021 | 6:40 am

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