Peru economy grows 3.79% in March, weighed down by mining protests

Most sectors of the economy showed improvement, while the key mining industry shrank due to social conflicts.

Reuters | May 15, 2022 | 10:52 am

Failed eruptions play a role in the creation of porphyry copper deposits

Recent research opens up new avenues for the development of tools to find new copper deposits.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 15, 2022 | 6:22 am

Chile’s climate scientist minister eyes tougher rules for top copper mining nation

Maisa Rojas, a leading climate scientist with a PhD from Oxford, is on a mission to strengthen the Andean country's environmental rules.

Reuters | May 13, 2022 | 11:48 am

Copper stocks are building again, weighing on prices

Copper prices dropped to 8-month lows this week and a new report says headwinds for the bellwether will only get stronger over the rest of the year.

Staff Writer | May 13, 2022 | 11:27 am

Hudbay suffers major Rosemont copper project setback in Arizona

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has declined to overturn a 2019 decision that blocked Hudbay Minerals' Rosemont copper project in Arizona.

Henry Lazenby | May 13, 2022 | 7:04 am

Green metals exports could help Australia lower carbon emissions — study

The Asia-Pacific region's greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced by 8.6% if Australia moves away from fossil fuel-intensive exports.

Staff Writer | May 13, 2022 | 6:07 am

Once-forsaken copper country is back in the spotlight

Mining investors are stampeding back into Zambia and Congo, which host vast copper and cobalt deposits.

Bloomberg News | May 13, 2022 | 3:46 am

America touts green energy as key to bridging Africa’s growth gap

The US is not opposed to China investing in Africa if the investments are centred on upholding human rights, democracy and jobs.

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 13, 2022 | 3:11 am

BHP targets Chile expansion under ‘right conditions,’ says CEO

The mining sector in the Andean nation faces uncertainty as the country drafts a new constitution, which could lead to tighter environmental regulation for key minerals.

Reuters | May 12, 2022 | 2:10 pm

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