In Peru’s hills, an artisanal miner boom frustrates Big Copper’s plans

The rise of artisanal copper mining is threatening billions in new investments by mining companies in Peru.

Reuters | December 1, 2022 | 7:17 am

Eloro’s Iska Iska silver-tin drilling in Bolivia points to likely resource growth

The company has completed 84,495 metres of diamond drilling across 122 drill holes since the program began in September 2020.

Staff Writer | November 30, 2022 | 12:16 pm

Lundin Gold’s guidance for Fruta Del Norta to top 500,000 oz in 2025

Lundin Gold has issued guidance for 2023 with an output of 425,000 to 475,000 oz of gold.

Staff Writer | November 30, 2022 | 11:29 am

Lula wants new Brazil police unit to tackle environmental crimes

The proposed new Federal Police unit would take a broad view of crimes in the Amazon, where deforestation, illegal mining, and drug trafficking are often interlinked.

Reuters | November 30, 2022 | 8:33 am

Consensus forecast is for two years of stagnant copper prices

Copper is down 20% so far in 2022 and a new survey of over 30 investment banks and economic researchers sees little prospect for an exit from the bear market.

Staff Writer | November 28, 2022 | 3:08 pm

Las Bambas mine resumes copper output; transportation still halted

Las Bambas had reduced its operations to 30% of its usual capacity earlier this month due to the protests.

Reuters | November 28, 2022 | 2:53 pm

Brazil aluminum producer CBA says CFO to take over as CEO

Luciano Alves will take over as CEO starting May 2023.

Reuters | November 28, 2022 | 7:31 am

BHP averts strike at world’s biggest copper mine

The union at Escondida copper mine in Chile said BHP’s latest offer contains concrete and verifiable measures to improve workers' conditions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2022 | 3:23 am

Anglo American uses technology developed by NASA at Quellaveco mine in Peru

According to the miner, Quellaveco is the first 100% digital mine in Peru and is among the first ones to implement digital twin technology to improve efficiency and safety.

Staff Writer | November 27, 2022 | 8:32 am

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