Advanced Marimaca project still in the ‘early stages of discovery,’ says CEO

Marimaca Copper entails a rare combination of low upfront capital and bottom-quartile operating cost.

Henry Lazenby | February 9, 2022 | 1:18 pm

Panama to receive First Quantum’s plan for power plant conversion by June

The plant conversion could be a milestone in a clean energy plan that aims to cease the use of bunker and coal for power generation by December 2023.

Reuters | February 9, 2022 | 12:57 pm

Copper price: Global stocks are down to three days’ consumption

October 2021’s copper squeeze sent the bellwether metal into record territory – now warehouses again only have enough metal to last a long weekend.

Frik Els | February 9, 2022 | 9:11 am

Newmont buys out Yanacocha partner Buenaventura for $300 million

At the same time, Newmont will transfer its 47% interest in the La Zanja JV with Buenaventura to its partner in exchange for royalties on any future production.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 8, 2022 | 11:17 am

Global lithium production hits record high on electric vehicle demand

Global consumption of lithium in 2021 was estimated to be 93,000 tonnes, a 33% increase from 70,000 tonnes in 2020.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 8, 2022 | 11:04 am

Latin Metals inks option agreement with Barrick Gold for Argentina properties

To earn an initial 70% interest, Barrick must pay $2.32 million in cash to the underlying vendor and $750,000 in cash to Latin Metals.

Northern Miner Staff | February 7, 2022 | 3:04 pm

MMG to halt Las Bambas copper mine amid fresh blockade

MMG said production is expected to cease by February 20 if the roadblock is not removed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2022 | 3:24 am

China, Argentina deepening ties beyond mining

China will provide Argentina with more than $23 billion in financing for infrastructure projects and the Belt and Road initiative.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 6, 2022 | 11:07 am

Zijin Mining to invest $380m in Argentina lithium plant

The plant will be located in the Tres Quebradas project, in the northern province of Catamarca.

Reuters | February 4, 2022 | 10:26 am

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