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

Teck’s Quebrada Blanca mine in Chile faces environmental charges

Chile’s environmental regulator has filed eight charges claiming Teck failed to comply with vegetation and animals protection measures.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 1, 2022 | 7:07 am

Canadian firm lobbies Brazil for Amazon potash mine permit

Potash Corp has laid out plans to reduce the country's dependence on fertilizer imports by opening a potash mine in the Amazon.

Reuters | March 31, 2022 | 10:41 am

Equinox pours first gold at Santa Luz mine in Brazil

At capacity, it is expected to produce approximately 100,000 oz. of gold a year over a 9.5-year mine life.

Staff Writer | March 31, 2022 | 9:08 am

Chile’s former Energy Minister appointed new Codelco chair

Maximo Pacheco held the role of energy minister from 2014 to 2016 during socialist ex-President Michelle Bachelet's administration

Reuters | March 31, 2022 | 7:38 am

Miners need to invest over $100 billion to meet copper demand

The global copper industry needs to build mines that close what could be an annual supply deficit of 4.7 million tonnes by 2030, says CRU.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2022 | 4:44 am

BHP prepares for fresh battle against $6.6bn Brazil dam lawsuit

Case argues BHP was “woefully negligent” in the run-up to the 2015 Samarco dam failure.

Reuters | March 31, 2022 | 3:47 am

Honduras orders Aura Minerals subsidiary to suspend gold mining at indigenous cemetery

Honduran authorities ordered a subsidiary of Canada’s Aura Minerals Inc to suspend open-pit gold mining on Wednesday at an indigenous cemetery site, drawing fierce opposition […]

Reuters | March 30, 2022 | 6:01 pm

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Mexico hit by trade arbitration proceedings from Canadian, US firms

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