Union set to strike at Peru’s Las Bambas copper mine next weekThe workers union said the strike would last 48 hours with the union demanding a better distribution of profits for workers.Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 7:57 am
Franco-Nevada cuts guidance on Cobre Panama mine woesThe Canadian firm has a streaming deal with First Quantum’s…Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2023 | 7:17 am
Illegal mining causing high mercury levels in Colombia’s Cali RiverThe Attorney General's Office of Colombia issued a communiqué alerting…Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 19, 2023 | 12:13 pm
Maduro exhorts Venezuelan army to combat environmental destruction caused by illegal gold mining Nicolas Maduro’s call follows a social media post by Leonardo DiCaprio. Yet, intergovernmental organizations and NGOs say illegal mining is fostered by his administration. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 29, 2022 | 10:36 am
South Star targets Dec. 2023 start for Brazil graphite mine Production is to begin in an $8 million first phase at a rate of 5,000 tonnes of concentrate per year from an open pit. Staff Writer | December 29, 2022 | 9:18 am
Lithium explorer Wealth Minerals targets European investors The explorer has land positions at sites including the Salar de Atacama. Bloomberg News | December 29, 2022 | 7:55 am
Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine in Chile hit by blockade The miner added it has seen no material impact on production. Reuters | December 29, 2022 | 7:39 am
Fresnillo begins full load commissioning of Juanicipio project The Juanicipio mine represents Fresnillo's next major growth project. Staff Writer | December 28, 2022 | 10:56 am
BHP responds to allegations of abandoned mine reclamation plan in Chile Global miner BHP said the Cerro Jarón reclamation plan is missing a sanitary permit. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 28, 2022 | 10:53 am
Fresh Panama copper mine talks offer hope for 11th-hour deal Panamanian officials and the operator of a giant copper mine are back at the negotiating table after a hiatus of more than a week. Bloomberg News | December 28, 2022 | 8:34 am
SQM and supervisors reach agreement to avoid strike Agreement must now be ratified by members of the guild. Reuters | December 28, 2022 | 6:49 am
Anglo American evaluates shipment plans after Chile port closes The company did not specify the copper volumes that could be affected. Reuters | December 28, 2022 | 6:45 am