Sigma Lithium to start civil works at vast Brazilian project

Grota do Cirilo is the largest hard rock lithium project in the Americas, slated to produce 440,000 tonnes of concentrate per year by end of 2023.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 5, 2022 | 9:31 am

Copper price up despite China demand concerns

"The lockdown in China has already led to a slowdown in the domestic movement of base metals," said ANZ.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 4, 2022 | 8:19 am

Bolivian senator, Indigenous representatives attacked by illegal miners

The illegal miners are operating near the Madidi National Park.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 3, 2022 | 12:13 pm

How plants support remediation efforts in areas affected by the Fundão dam disaster

Brazilian researchers found that Southern cattail is effective in mitigating the environmental impact of iron ore tailings and trace elements such as nickel, chrome, copper and lead.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 3, 2022 | 7:44 am

Peru to target miners’ ‘excess profits’ in tax reforms

Peru will focus on surplus profits, potentially through an “adjustment” to taxes.

Bloomberg News | April 2, 2022 | 5:28 pm

Vale in advanced talks to sell Center-West system

The companies, which produce iron ore and manganese ore, accounted for $110 million in adjusted EBITDA in 2021.

Reuters | April 1, 2022 | 3:53 pm

Samarco creditors postpone debt restructuring decision to April 18

The Brazilian joint venture offered improved conditions to creditors in a new restructuring plan.

Reuters | April 1, 2022 | 11:14 am

Orla Mining declares commercial production at Camino Rojo

Orla has officially joined the list of precious metals producers in Mexico.

Staff Writer | April 1, 2022 | 9:06 am

With court’s backing, Ecuador’s indigenous block Amazon mining

Indigenous communities in Peru are also fighting new projects,

Reuters | April 1, 2022 | 7:53 am

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