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Argentina’s Salta Province to issue tender for mining projects in Arizaro salt flat

The Salta Energy and Mining Resources company is expected to launch a tender in mid-August for the concession of an area of about 37,000 hectares in the Arizaro salt flat.

Staff Writer | June 9, 2024 | 12:47 pm

World Bank tribunal rules against Canadian miner in legal dispute with Colombia

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes found that…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 9, 2024 | 11:20 am

Existing fossil fuel projects enough to meet energy demands while world transitions to net zero – study

Researchers recommend that governments legislate to ban new fossil fuel…

Staff Writer | June 9, 2024 | 8:34 am

Colombia halts coal exports to Israel over Gaza war

Colombia is reported to be Israel's biggest supplier of coal.

Reuters | June 8, 2024 | 7:27 pm

Codelco reaches agreement with Andina mine workers

At the end of May, Codelco wrapped up negotiations with…

Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 4:23 pm

Peru zinc miner Volcan to avoid debt haircut, new owner says

On top of making payments in June and August, Volcan is at an advanced stage in talks to sell its non-core assets.

Bloomberg News | May 13, 2024 | 1:49 pm

Chile truckers protest rising crime in threat to mine transport

There were no immediate reports of disruptions at Chile’s giant copper and lithium operations.

Bloomberg News | May 13, 2024 | 10:11 am

Freeport enters earn-in on Max Resource’s Cesar project in Colombia

According to Max, the Cesar project is host to one of the world's largest underexplored sedimentary copper-silver systems.

Staff Writer | May 13, 2024 | 8:26 am

Top critical mineral miner CBMM sees opportunity in EV batteries

CBMM sold 600 tons of niobium oxide for batteries in scooters and other small vehicles last year as part of a test project.

Bloomberg News | May 13, 2024 | 6:59 am

Suppliers ask Newmont to reopen Cerro Negro mine in Argentina

Newmont’s Cerro Negro operation was shut down on April 10, following the death of two workers.

Staff Writer | May 12, 2024 | 8:42 am

Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report

While Rio has a smaller market capitalization than rival BHP, it's large enough to make an all-share offer for some or all of Anglo American.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2024 | 6:45 am

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Argentina’s Salta Province to issue tender for mining projects in Arizaro salt flat

World Bank tribunal rules against Canadian miner in legal dispute with Colombia

Existing fossil fuel projects enough to meet energy demands while world transitions to net zero – study

Colombia halts coal exports to Israel over Gaza war

Codelco reaches agreement with Andina mine workers

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Peru zinc miner Volcan to avoid debt haircut, new owner says

Chile truckers protest rising crime in threat to mine transport

Freeport enters earn-in on Max Resource’s Cesar project in Colombia

Top critical mineral miner CBMM sees opportunity in EV batteries

Suppliers ask Newmont to reopen Cerro Negro mine in Argentina

Golden Minerals sells Mexican mine, shifts focus to Argentina

Copper price above $10,000 as supply worries counter faltering demand

Chile copper output edges down in March, dragged by Codelco

Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report