Panama trade minister resigns after mining contract backlashJorge Rivera has been named the replacement.Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 3:01 pm
Brazil’s Braskem sued over sinking ground from Alagoas minesThe company's rock salt mining activities led to soil subsidence…Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 2:36 pm
First Quantum risks covenant breach, cost cuts if Panama shuts copper mineThe company is facing an estimated $625 million in debt…Bloomberg News | November 30, 2023 | 7:02 am
Colombia’s mining royalties hit record $1.32bn in 2022 Coal production rose 10% year on year to 65.3 million tonnes, marking a second year of recovery. Reuters | February 2, 2023 | 12:05 pm
Anglo American quarterly copper output jumps more than 50% The group reported a 52% surge in quarterly copper output to 244,000 tonnes thanks to the ramp-up of Quellaveco. Reuters | February 2, 2023 | 7:41 am
Billionaire eyes investment in Argentina energy or mining Australian billionaire James Packer explored investment options during a dinner late last year at a race track in Buenos Aires. Bloomberg News | February 1, 2023 | 6:14 pm
Brazil’s miners want Europe to help fight Amazon gold havoc Brazil’s formal mining sector wants importing nations to require and enforce origin control. Bloomberg News | February 1, 2023 | 12:55 pm
Camino to partner with Japan’s Nittetsu at Los Chapitos copper project in Peru Nittetsu can earn a 35% interest in the Los Chapitos project by making payments and expenditures totalling C$10.1 million over three years. Staff Writer | February 1, 2023 | 9:08 am
MMG shuts Las Bambas copper mine due to protests The giant mine, in indefinite care and maintenance from Wednesday, accounts for 2% of the copper produced worldwide. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2023 | 6:13 am
Tombador Iron halts Brazil mine due to unrest Protests have erupted in Brazil as supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro try prompting a military coup to overthrow Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 1, 2023 | 3:49 am
Vale’s fourth-quarter iron ore output edges down Vale blamed seasonally higher rainfall levels in its mines in Brazil for missing its forecast. Reuters | January 31, 2023 | 2:47 pm
Agnico Eagle’s dealmaking brings top gold mines into fold Yamana shareholders have endorsed a $4.8 billion deal that sees Agnico consolidate the Canadian Malartic mine. Bloomberg News | January 31, 2023 | 12:15 pm