First mover New Pacific, other juniors make headway in once off-limits Bolivia

Once considered a pariah, Bolivia is quickly gaining a reputation as an exciting jurisdiction for mineral exploration.

Tom Azzopardi | August 1, 2022 | 3:22 pm

Chile probes giant sinkhole at Lundin underground copper mine

The sinkhole occurred at Alcaparrosa, one of two underground mines that make up Ojos del Salado, which in turn is part of the Candelaria complex.

Bloomberg News | August 1, 2022 | 1:59 pm

Globally more is being spent on coal than copper mining

New report shows growing disconnect between rhetoric on energy transition, which requires exponential growth in copper mining, and the realities of going green.

Frik Els | August 1, 2022 | 10:24 am

Los Pelambres’ desalination plant 86% complete

The desalination plant will turn Los Pelambres into the first mining operation to use seawater to produce copper in Chile’s central region.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 31, 2022 | 12:45 pm

Bolivian authorities investigate tailings pond collapse near Potosí

Authorities are concerned with the possibility of the mix of mud and mine residue reaching the international Pilcomayo River.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 31, 2022 | 5:30 am

Vale says stricter licensing requirements cause project delays

Vale cited slower regulatory approvals in reducing its 2022 iron ore production outlook.

Reuters | July 29, 2022 | 2:14 pm

Brazil’s CSN wins CEEE-G privatization auction for $179 million

The offer represented a 10.93% premium over the initial auction price.

Reuters | July 29, 2022 | 11:10 am

Codelco copper slump underscores global mine supply challenges

The world’s biggest copper supplier saw production fall 9.3% last quarter from a year prior.

Bloomberg News | July 29, 2022 | 10:31 am

Miners’ profits face an unusual foe: extreme weather

It is an unusual situation for companies that have experience operating anywhere in the world.

Reuters | July 29, 2022 | 10:08 am

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