War sparks Wall Street’s rush to commodity-rich emerging markets A deep divide is opening up as investors focus their hopes on commodity exporters in the Middle East and Latin America. Bloomberg News | March 27, 2022 | 11:09 am
‘New’ frog species discovered near mining sites in Ecuador Researchers have asked for the new species of glass frogs to be listed as ‘endangered.’ Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 27, 2022 | 6:06 am
Spanish transport strike halts Orvana’s Orovalle operation Supply chain disruptions in Spain impact several sectors, including Orvana's Orovalle operation. Staff Writer | March 25, 2022 | 11:30 am
Peru community plans opposition to Las Bambas mine expansion MMG said it will complete work on Chalcobamba within five months to begin production in the second half of 2022. Reuters | March 25, 2022 | 10:59 am
Orla Mining lays out its Mexico and Panama exploration aims With Camino Rojo ramping up production and beginning to generate cash flow, Orla will gradually increase exploration expenditures. Henry Lazenby | March 24, 2022 | 3:18 pm
Commodity price spikes could signal lasting market changes – report Margins are way above historical norms, and such a drastic divergence of price and production cost cannot last indefinitely, says WoodMac. Henry Lazenby | March 24, 2022 | 11:26 am
Peru approves expansion of Las Bambas copper mine despite protests The development will mainly be for the Chalcobamba pit and its associated infrastructure. Reuters | March 24, 2022 | 9:47 am
China’s foreign minister meets Taliban leaders in Kabul Beijing has embraced the Taliban’s return to rule in Afghanistan, a diplomatic approach that could allow it to tap into the nation’s vast mineral resources. Bloomberg News | March 24, 2022 | 8:46 am
Zijin to stop copper smelter in Serbia for overhaul Serbia's only copper smelting complex in the eastern town of Bor will be halted from April 20 until the end of July. Reuters | March 24, 2022 | 8:28 am