Illegal mine collapse buries gold workers in the Venezuelan AmazonOfficials on Tuesday reported the collapse at the Bulla Loca mine in Bolivar state in the south of the country.Bloomberg News | February 21, 2024 | 12:51 pm
First Quantum inks $500 million copper deal with Jiangxi amid Panama mine strugglesJiangxi Copper, the Canadian miner’s top shareholder, will receive 50,000…Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2024 | 3:47 am
Antofagasta reports 5% increase in 2023 profit, slashes dividendAntofagasta earlier reported a rise of 2% in 2023 copper production, to…Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 8:45 am
Samarco to double pellet output capacity by Q1 2025, CEO says The firm aims to double its share of the transoceanic pellets market to 18%. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 2:58 pm
Deadly attack at Colombia coal facility sparks industry plea to protect miners The incident happened at a Minex facility near the eastern Colombian city of Cucuta on the border with Venezuela. Bloomberg News | July 6, 2023 | 2:54 pm
Argentina mining exploration hits decade high in 2022 The Latin American nation has a total of 161 mining projects underway. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 9:09 am
Horizonte Minerals receives mining approval for Araguaia nickel project The mine is on track for first production in early 2024. Staff Writer | July 6, 2023 | 8:36 am
SQM grows Aussie footprint on earn-in deal with Tambourah SQM will invest at least A$1.5 million ($1m) and up to A$3 million ($2m) to earn an initial 50% in all mineral rights at Julimar project. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 6, 2023 | 3:37 am
Chile copper production at main mines down in May Copper output from Escondida fell 21.5% to 83,900 metric tons. Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 2:08 pm
Codelco says 2023 copper production further hurt by heavy rains The total production for the year is set to be in the lower estimated range of 1.35-1.42 million metric tons. Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 10:24 am
Strike at Newmont’s Peñasquito hurting Mexico’s mining sector The chamber of mines says the ongoing halt of Peñasquito will have a significant impact on Mexico's already-weak output. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 5, 2023 | 4:49 am
Australia forecasts brutal lithium price correction as output surges Top producer of battery metal Australia sees spodumene prices holding up in 2023 but next year declines of nearly 40% are likely. Frik Els | July 4, 2023 | 3:46 pm