Brazilian jeweler sets out on a mission to promote ethical mining

In 2020, Ara Vartanian launched an initiative to highlight Brazilian mines that invest in their communities and produce stones that can be traced back to the source.

Bloomberg News | July 11, 2022 | 12:10 pm

Komatsu, Codelco to trial unique tunneling machine at Chuquicamata mine

The new tunnel boring machine is equipped with new technologies that enable adaptability to small curves, reversing, and passing intersections in hard rock tunnel excavation.

Staff Writer | July 11, 2022 | 11:02 am

Chile currency plunge, inflation rattle Latin America’s copper king

The Chilean peso has plummeted more than 15% over the last month.

Reuters | July 11, 2022 | 8:07 am

Ganfeng Lithium to buy Argentina-focused Lithea for $962 million

Privately owned Lithea owns rights to two lithium salt lakes in Argentina's mineral-rich Salta province.

Reuters | July 11, 2022 | 7:33 am

Gold Fields hikes dividends to win Yamana deal backing

The company is also seeking a listing in Toronto to sway shareholders opposed to the planned $6.7 billion takeover of Canada’s Yamana Gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 11, 2022 | 3:52 am

Court admits class action against Bolivian authorities accused of allowing illegal mining at national park

Two ministers, the directors of two national agencies and a governor are accused of allowing or promoting illegal gold mining in the Madidi national park.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 10, 2022 | 1:23 pm

Peru strives to keep dialogue going between Las Bambas, Indigenous as truce deadline looms

Las Bambas has said that it is unlikely to meet its 2022 production guidance if the conflict with Indigenous communities reignites.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 10, 2022 | 11:40 am

Copper production, price rebound on the horizon — report

Over the coming years, Fitch forecasts high copper prices on the back of a bullish demand outlook as the economics of copper mining projects will become increasingly attractive to investors.

Staff Writer | July 8, 2022 | 3:42 pm

Top 50 mining stocks lose $600bn in market value from peak

After a brutal second quarter, investors in the world’s 50 biggest mining companies are in full retreat as metal prices slump and uncertainty grips the sector.

Frik Els | July 8, 2022 | 2:53 pm

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Minsur rolls out tin tracing to prove metal is conflict-free

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