Anglo American Q3 production flat as copper’s drop offsets upbeat coal output

Anglo American's quarterly output grew 16% from the previous three months led by the robust coal and diamond operations.

Reuters | October 27, 2022 | 7:42 am

Opening up protected areas in the Amazon to mining may lead to massive forest losses

A model developed by Brazilian researchers shows that opening up protected areas in the Amazon to mining projects would lead to massive losses of forest coverage.

Staff Writer | October 27, 2022 | 6:06 am

Chile’s government, miners still clashing over mining royalty bill

The president of Chile's National Mining Society argued that the government should consider promoting more mining production instead of increasing taxes, arguing this would make a greater contribution to the treasury.

Reuters | October 26, 2022 | 9:44 am

Hochschild makes new discovery at Pallancata

The new area, called Royropata, is not in the current permitted area, but the company believes that the discovery “has the potential to secure the medium-term future of the Pallancata mine.”

Staff Writer | October 26, 2022 | 9:29 am

Mantoro hits high-grade at Golden Hill in Bolivia

The first drill hole returned 4.69 metres of 5.15 g/t gold starting 171.5 metres downhole, including 2.2 metres of 9.38 g/t gold.

Staff Writer | October 26, 2022 | 9:01 am

Chile amends mining royalty bill with flat 1% ad valorem rate

Additional royalties would be assessed at rates fluctuating from 8% to 26% based on miners' operating margin.

Reuters | October 26, 2022 | 7:43 am

Lundin Gold completes vent raise at Fruta del Norte mine

The South vent raise has been under construction for the past three years.

Staff Writer | October 25, 2022 | 10:52 am

Chile close to decision on raising mine royalties

BHP and Antofagasta said a mining royalty bill in the country would affect competitiveness and encourage miners to reevaluate investments.

Reuters | October 25, 2022 | 7:34 am

Responsible copper mining framework extended to nickel, zinc and molybdenum

The Copper Mark extends its responsible mining assessment already covering a fifth of global copper production, to molybdenum, nickel and zinc with the launch of a pilot program.

Staff Writer | October 24, 2022 | 3:01 pm

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