New report shows private funds raising money for investment in metals and mining came up empty in Q3 and so far this year commitments total a paltry $100m.
Miners, which often use fossil fuels as the energy source in their operations, are shifting to renewable generation as the cost of wind and solar power drops.
Unionized miners will hold a day-long strike on Tuesday in a show of solidarity with ongoing protests over the high cost of living and extreme inequality in the country.
The Mining Minister and the National Society of Mining said operations have not been affected by the massive protests against inequality taking place since last Monday.
