Penguins and red tape: Chile says ‘no’ to $2.5bn Dominga mine againCommittee of Ministers said it unanimously rejected the $2.5 billion project in agreement with citizen concerns over biodiversity impacts and worries about potential spills.Reuters | January 8, 2025 | 3:11 pm
Codelco taps debt market to fund record copper mine investmentsThe Chilean state miner plans to raise about $1.5 billion…Bloomberg News | January 8, 2025 | 11:45 am
K92 Mining shares soar on record-breaking gold productionFor the year, K92 produced 149,515 ounces of gold, surpassing…Staff Writer | January 8, 2025 | 11:09 am
Nigeria resumes mining in Zamfara state on improved security Nigeria has lifted a ban on mining exploration in the northwestern state after a five-year suspension. Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 6:57 am
Midnight Sun receives exploration license renewal for Solwezi copper project in Zambia The project is 6 miles from Africa’s largest copper mining complex, the Kansanshi mine held by First Quantum Minerals. Staff Writer | December 23, 2024 | 6:22 am
Codelco eyes $800m extension to keep Gabriela Mistral open until 2055 Environmental permit application includes ending the use of domestic land-based water at the mine in 2035. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 23, 2024 | 5:53 am
Alberta to introduce ‘modern’ coal policy, including ban on new open-pit projects The new policy will not affect those qualified as "advanced coal projects" such as the controversial Grassy Mountain mine. Staff Writer | December 22, 2024 | 9:34 am
El Salvador president proposes bill to overturn metals mining ban In 2017, El Salvador became the first country in the world to ban forms of metals mining. Reuters | December 22, 2024 | 9:22 am
Chinese men accused of running illegal gold mine in Congo Around 60 Chinese nationals were at the site and officials detained 17 who appeared to be in charge. Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 9:05 am
Copper giant Peru foresees another production plateau in 2025 Peru's top mining association SNMPE expects the country's 2025 copper output to hit around 2.8 million metric tons, matching 2023. Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 8:52 am
Foran conditionally approved for $14m gov’t funding for McIlvenna Bay infrastructure The funds will go towards the construction of a hydroelectric transmission line, an on-site substation and electrical vehicle charging infrastructure. Staff Writer | December 20, 2024 | 8:43 am
Orano launches arbitration against Niger over mining licence The French nuclear fuels company move comes in response to Niger's cancellation of Orano's subsidiary mining licence. Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 4:26 am