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Rio Tinto, Codelco join forces to find more copper in Chile

They will explore for the coveted metal in concessions held by Agua de la Falda, in which Rio has a 55% interest.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2023 | 10:21 am

Serabi Gold shares jump on deal with Brazil indigenous groups

Representatives of indigenous communities have stated their support for the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2023 | 5:56 am

Glencore buys Pan American’s stake in Argentinean copper project

Pan American is selling its 56% interest in the MARA…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2023 | 4:06 am

Bolivian Indigenous group declares local emergency to counteract gold mining cooperatives’ actions

The Indigenous Peoples of La Paz Central Group issued a…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 30, 2023 | 2:16 pm

Chile’s Supreme Court awards $1.4 million to 31 of the 33 miners trapped in 2010

The Supreme Court ruling states that the National Geology and…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 30, 2023 | 12:53 pm

Kimberlites provide clues as to how what happens on earth’s surface affects the lower mantle

Kimberlites are messengers from the lowest regions of the earth's mantle.

Staff Writer | March 13, 2022 | 5:17 am

Lithium mining, climate change impacting flamingo populations in Chile

Two of the three flamingo species that breed in the lithium-rich Atacama salt flat have lost 10 to 12% of their populations in just 11 years.

Staff Writer | March 11, 2022 | 6:06 am

Guinea junta halts Rio Tinto’s Simandou iron ore project

The 2-billion-tonne iron ore deposit has sat undeveloped in Guinea's southeast for 25 years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2022 | 3:47 am

Kinross pours first gold at La Coipa mine in Chile

It said is on track to ramp up to full production at the gold mine, located in the country’s northern Atacama region, by mid-year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2022 | 6:16 am

How ‘leaky waves’ from ambient noise can reveal what lies underneath earth’s surface

Researchers have improved the way of studying the geologic structures beneath earth's surface by using ambient noise.

Staff Writer | March 10, 2022 | 6:06 am

Rio Tinto cuts ties with Russian businesses over Ukraine war

The decision throws into doubt the future of Rio's aluminum joint venture with Rusal and an Irish refinery, key to Europe’s aluminum sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2022 | 3:45 am

Russia’s Ukraine invasion to fuel reorientation of commodity markets – report

While the attack on Ukraine has caused a price spike in a broad array of commodities, Russia’s share of metals supply is greatest for uranium and palladium.

Staff Writer | March 9, 2022 | 10:07 am

Fresnillo’s results reflect impact of Mexico outsourcing ban

Covid-triggered staff absences and the country’s labour reform restricting the ability to subcontract workers, weighed on production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2022 | 7:53 am

De Beers latest sale shows diamond demand remains strong

The world’s top diamond producer by value sold $650 million worth of roughs in the second cycle, 18% more than in the same period last year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2022 | 4:04 am

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