BHP and Vale square off in London court

Vale is challenging BHP’s claim that the two miners should split any fines over the deadly 2015 dam collapse in Brazil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 12, 2023 | 5:51 am

Russia, other BRICS nations planning new gold-backed currency

The Russian Embassy in Kenya declared that "the BRICS countries are planning to introduce a new trading currency, which will be backed by gold.”

Staff Writer | July 11, 2023 | 4:22 pm

Zijin in talks with Argentina to turn lithium into battery cathode

Zijin has agreed to partner with Camyen, the provincial mining company of Catamarca, and a unit of state-run energy firm YPF.

Bloomberg News | July 11, 2023 | 9:32 am

Santacruz Silver reports fatality at Porco mine in Bolivia

The incident occurred on July 5, 2023, after an underground rockfall occurred.

Staff Writer | July 10, 2023 | 4:27 pm

Brazil’s mining regulator workers go on strike

The strike has halted services such as granting mining titles and permits.

Staff Writer | July 10, 2023 | 9:58 am

Lundin Gold’s Fruta del Norte mine produced over 129,000 oz in Q2 2023

Higher than expected grade and mill throughput in the second quarter have offset lower recoveries.

Staff Writer | July 10, 2023 | 9:40 am

Peru copper production up 35% in May

Peru has doubled down on efforts to amp up production following a May report that the Democratic Republic of Congo could nab the No. 2 spot.

Reuters | July 10, 2023 | 9:09 am

Peruvian Indigenous community asks MMG Las Bambas, government to keep their promises

Community representatives and Las Bambas executives are to meet on Monday and Tuesday to address a series of complaints presented by the Cotabambas leadership.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 9, 2023 | 1:16 pm

Chilean police block copper concentrate robbery from Escondida

Chile’s national police apprehended 11 people trying to steal copper concentrate from BHP’s Escondida operation.

Staff Writer | July 9, 2023 | 11:37 am

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Serra Verde secures regulatory approval for first phase of rare earth mine in Brazil

Milei looks to cut costs for Argentina’s miners in broader deregulation push

Brazil police launch probe into Braskem as mine risks collapsing

Codelco gets double downgrade at S&P as copper slump swells debt

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