Peru zinc miner Volcan to avoid debt haircut, new owner saysOn top of making payments in June and August, Volcan is at an advanced stage in talks to sell its non-core assets.Bloomberg News | May 13, 2024 | 1:49 pm
Chile truckers protest rising crime in threat to mine transportThere were no immediate reports of disruptions at Chile’s giant…Bloomberg News | May 13, 2024 | 10:11 am
Top critical mineral miner CBMM sees opportunity in EV batteriesCBMM sold 600 tons of niobium oxide for batteries in…Bloomberg News | May 13, 2024 | 6:59 am
Vale offers iron ore price support with steady output plan Nickel production was estimated at 160,000 to 175,000 tons next year, against some 165,000 tons in 2023. Bloomberg News | December 5, 2023 | 7:05 am
Top Chinese lithium producers to fund Atlas project in Brazil The company will partner with Chengxin and Yahua, suppliers of lithium hydroxide to Tesla, BYD, and LG. Staff Writer | December 4, 2023 | 11:17 am
Peru’s deadly gold mine attack highlights growing security risk, costs The latest attack at Poderosa has highlighted a growing risk for miners in the Andean nation. Reuters | December 4, 2023 | 10:59 am
Ivanhoe Electric to acquire remaining interest in Peru-focused Kaizen Discovery Kaizen's main asset is the Pinaya copper-gold project in southeastern Peru. Staff Writer | December 4, 2023 | 9:22 am
Chilean startup to scale-up tech to boost copper production and save water Ceibo is promising to improve copper production with less water. Reuters | December 4, 2023 | 9:08 am
Peru simplifies procedures for approval of environmental studies, water use permits A supreme decree orders the simplification of environmental certification procedures and water use permits required for mining exploration. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 3, 2023 | 1:04 pm
First Quantum asks government for clarity on future of Cobre Panama’s workers The Canadian miner issued a communiqué informing employees that it is uncertain how many people will be able to continue working at the operation. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 3, 2023 | 11:58 am
Nine dead in Peru’s Poderosa mine after armed men raid Peru’s national police took control of the mine, seized weapons, and detained seven suspects of the deadly attack. Bloomberg News | December 3, 2023 | 10:20 am
Long-term sustainability uncertain if Panama operations end, says First Quantum CEO The company has notified buyers it will not be able to meet agreements due to force majeure. Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 4:48 pm