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Buenaventura resumes ore treatment at El Brocal plant

Despite the suspension, the company said it still expects to achieve its budgeted production in the third quarter.

Staff Writer | June 10, 2024 | 8:35 am

Ditching noble metals improves efficiency of zinc-air batteries

A new metal-nitrogen-carbon catalyst for zinc-air batteries has proven to…

Staff Writer | June 10, 2024 | 6:06 am

World Bank tribunal rules against Canadian miner in legal dispute with Colombia

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes found that…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 9, 2024 | 11:20 am

Colombia halts coal exports to Israel over Gaza war

Colombia is reported to be Israel's biggest supplier of coal.

Reuters | June 8, 2024 | 7:27 pm

Brazil adds Vale to so-called “dirty list” after contractor subjected workers to slave-like labour

Vale said that its inclusion in the list is incorrect…

Staff Writer | June 7, 2024 | 11:20 am

Aura Minerals declares commercial production at Almas gold mine in Brazil

Approximately 4,661 ounces of gold were produced in August, with gross revenues of approximately $9 million recognized in the month.

Staff Writer | September 5, 2023 | 9:38 am

Protests cast doubt on approval of First Quantum’s contract in Panama

Locals called for a national march to demand the rejection of a deal between First Quantum and the government over the giant copper mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2023 | 7:03 am

Trident invests $10 million in Utah lithium project

Trident is acquiring a 2.5% net smelter return royalty from Atherton Resources covering Anson Resources’ flagship Paradox lithium project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2023 | 3:54 am

Peruvian small-scale miners can now access government-backed loans

The Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines is offering credits to artisanal and small-scale miners with the goal of fostering environmentally friendly practices.

Staff Writer | September 3, 2023 | 2:28 pm

US Inflation Reduction Act impact report lays bare critical mineral supply fault lines

The combined IRA and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law contribute a staggering $502 billion to new climate and energy investment.

Henry Lazenby | September 1, 2023 | 9:27 am

Talga keeps permit for graphite mine in Sweden

The Swedish Court of Appeal has rejected a bid to appeal the grant of a permit for Talga's Nunasvaara graphite mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2023 | 6:49 am

Anglo American receives OK for El Soldado’s $40m project

The operational continuity plan for El Soldado copper mine will extend the productive life of the asset by ten years — from 2027 to 2037.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 1, 2023 | 3:54 am

British Columbia First Nations call for moratorium on placer mining

Provincial regulations governing placer mining are outdated, says BC First Nations Energy and Mining Council.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | August 31, 2023 | 5:16 pm

BC Securities Commission to hear NorthWest Copper’s activist investor claims

BCSC has agreed to schedule a two-day hearing over allegations that an activist group did not make the required securities law disclosures.

Henry Lazenby | August 31, 2023 | 2:51 pm

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