Gold Fields CEO Griffith leaves after failed Yamana takeover

Martin Preece, who runs the company’s South Deep gold mine in South Africa, will take on the role of interim CEO while the board searches for a new boss.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2022 | 3:25 am

Chilean water regulator fines Lundin subsidiary over sinkhole

The DGA water regulator said the mining works carried out by the firm managing the Alcaparrosa Mine had caused a puncture which permanently damaged the Copiapo River aquifer.

Reuters | December 12, 2022 | 2:23 pm

Peru keeps churning out copper and zinc despite political chaos

The only case of mining disruptions is at MMG’s Las Bambas, where a pre-existing community conflict has blocked the main entrance.

Bloomberg News | December 12, 2022 | 11:50 am

Metalla adds Barrick’s Lama project to royalty portfolio

Total consideration will be $7.5 million in common shares and cash.

Staff Writer | December 12, 2022 | 9:15 am

Peru community blocks key mining highway amid protests

Peruvian community members blocked a key mining corridor highway near the city of Cusco amid protests against the country's new president.

Reuters | December 12, 2022 | 8:17 am

Peru protesters threaten to halt Antapaccay, Bambas: Republica

Demonstrators have threatened to stop work at Glencore’s Antapaccay and MMG’s Las Bambas copper mines in protest against Peru's new president.

Bloomberg News | December 11, 2022 | 10:30 am

Endeavour Silver announces 600moz indicated resource for newly acquired Pitarrilla project

Endeavour acquired the Pitarrilla project from SSR Mining in July 2022 for total consideration of $70 million and a 1.25% net smelter returns royalty.

Staff Writer | December 9, 2022 | 9:15 am