Copper majors are taking another look at Argentina, McEwen says

Argentina, where interventionist policies have held back the industry, is becoming a more attractive setting for foreign investors, at least in some of its mineral-rich provinces.

Bloomberg News | January 20, 2022 | 8:17 am

Codelco adds 30 years to Andina copper mine

The $1.4bn Andina Transfer project turned the underground operation into an open pit mine located 3,500 metres above sea level, which holds 30% of Chile’s copper reserves.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2022 | 6:57 am

Brazil prosecutors order Vale to shore up 18 mining dams after heavy rains

Prosecutors said Vale would have 10 days to present a report informing what action it would take.

Reuters | January 19, 2022 | 1:20 pm

Brazil deluge exposes Vale’s lingering waste risk even as mines restart

Last week’s rains showed tailings remain the Achilles heel of the Rio de Janeiro-based producer.

Bloomberg News | January 19, 2022 | 9:48 am

Antofagasta says Chile water shortage to hit 2022 production

The company, which saw 2021 copper production drop by 1.7% to 721,500 tonnes, anticipates churning out 660,000 to 690,000 tonnes this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 19, 2022 | 3:58 am

Lake Resources doubles production target at Argentina lithium project

Planned production at its flagship Kachi lithium brine project will be set at 50,000 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate.

Reuters | January 18, 2022 | 2:50 pm

Ecuador indigenous demand rights to consent on extractive projects

In recent years, both A'i Cofan and Waorani communities have won lawsuits in local courts to suspend mining and oil exploitation in their territories.

Reuters | January 18, 2022 | 12:04 pm

Solaris Resources shares rise on new copper discovery in Ecuador

Warintza South is the fourth major copper discovery within the 7 km x 5 km porphyry cluster on the Warintza property.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 18, 2022 | 9:22 am

Adventus, Salazar secure $235 million to advance Curipamba copper project

Wheaton will provide a total of $180.5 million under terms of a metals streaming deal, and Trafigura will provide $55 million under terms of an offtake financing agreement.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 18, 2022 | 8:08 am

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