Codelco names Andre Sougarret as new CEO

The world's largest copper producer named Andre Sougarret as its new chief executive.

Reuters | August 26, 2022 | 1:04 pm

Codelco lowers 2022 copper production outlook

World’s largest copper producer blaming lower recovery levels and ore grades at the Chuquicamata site, as it also deals with fatal accidents halting some construction works.

Reuters | August 26, 2022 | 7:57 am

Fracking may decrease magnitude of microearthquakes at mining operations – study

New research proposes the idea that hydraulic fracturing may decrease the magnitude of seismic events and microearthquakes at certain mining operations.

Staff Writer | August 26, 2022 | 6:06 am

Peru lowers 2022 growth forecast and abandons mining tax hike plan

The new forecast is significantly higher than the Refinitiv average of 2.6% but is lower than the 3.6% the ministry had last forecast in May.

Reuters | August 25, 2022 | 12:04 pm

Anglo American Chile’s CEO resigns, interim chief named

Aaron Puna will be temporarily replaced by the head of the firm’s Los Bronces mine, Patricio Hidalgo.

Reuters | August 25, 2022 | 10:40 am

Hudbay enters exploration agreement for satellite properties near Constancia mine in Peru

The Maria Reyna and Caballito properties consist of a large, contiguous block of mineral rights with potential to host mineral deposits close to the Constancia processing facilities.

Staff Writer | August 25, 2022 | 8:17 am

More study needed to explain origin of Chile sinkhole, says Lundin unit president

Chile's environmental regulator issued a series of measures against the Ojos del Salado mine, alleging "over-extraction of material" could have caused the sinkhole.

Reuters | August 25, 2022 | 7:58 am

Brazil steel demand may double within decade, ArcelorMittal says

Despite the talk of recession in economies around the world, demand for steel appears to be picking up.

Bloomberg News | August 24, 2022 | 3:54 pm

Samarco mine disaster settlement talks irk Brazil officials as deadline approaches

Minas Gerais Secretary said proposal falls short of the required environmental and social compensation for a tailings dam collapse that killed 19 people and contaminated waterways in two states.

Bloomberg News | August 24, 2022 | 3:04 pm

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