It said it remains on track to produce its revised guidance of 640,000-660,000 tonnes of copper for the full year.

Out of 105 companies that own lithium projects, only 18 have more than one, Fitch notes.

Chile President Gabriel Boric said on Wednesday he wants to ratify an International Labor Organization convention on health and safety in mines.

Francis will install the first cardinal of Brazil's Amazon region this month in a sign of his concern for the rainforest and its indigenous inhabitants.

The mysterious hole of 36.5 meters in diameter that emerged in late July led the mining regulator to suspend operations of a nearby mine owned by Canada's Lundin in the northern district of Candelaria.

After strengthening its balance sheet, Barrick said it is “always looking at opportunities” but won’t be paying above-market prices.