Colombia names leftist engineer as new mining minister

Andrés Camacho, 42, will be in charge of Colombia’s transition away from its two main sources of revenue: oil and coal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 26, 2023 | 3:57 am

Allkem to receive up to $180 million to develop Argentina plant

A battery-grade brine lithium plant will be developed at the Sal de Vida site.

Reuters | July 24, 2023 | 2:10 pm

Los Andes Copper signs $20 million royalty deal with Ecora Resources

Prefeasibility study released in February 2023 demonstrated a 26-year open pit operation at 136,000 t/d.

Staff Writer | July 24, 2023 | 10:30 am

Worker trapped after accident at Codelco project in Chile unharmed

The event occurred in Andes Norte, part of the new El Teniente mine.

Reuters | July 24, 2023 | 8:44 am

Smaller miners’ hunger for cash grows as copper prices fall, sparking M&A bets

Copper M&A more than doubled in 2022 to $14.24 billion from the previous year, according to an S&P Intelligence report.

Reuters | July 24, 2023 | 3:19 am

New draft decree proposes limiting issuance of mining titles in Colombia’s vulnerable ecosystems

Colombia’s government made public a draft decree aimed at setting new criteria for establishing temporary natural reserves within the context of mining and environmental regulations.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 23, 2023 | 11:15 am

Mexico hit by trade arbitration proceedings from Canadian, US firms

Canada's First Majestic Silver and Silver Bull Resources have filed cases against Mexico before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.

Reuters | July 23, 2023 | 8:32 am

CHARTS: Value of world’s 50 biggest mining companies slump $356bn from post-pandemic peak

MINING.COM’s ranking of world’s biggest miners welcomes the first Indonesian company to the top tier and Perth as the city hosting the greatest number on the list.

Frik Els | July 21, 2023 | 2:35 pm

NGEx Minerals more than doubles private placement, stock gains

The net proceeds will be predominantly used for its Lunahuasi exploration project in San Juan province, Argentina, and Los Helados project in Region III, Chile.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2023 | 8:42 am

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