Fura Gems to invest more than $200m in Colombia mine over five yearsThe company is holding its fourth auction of uncut emeralds from its Coscuez mine in central Boyaca province this week.Reuters | June 14, 2023 | 11:13 am
Codelco CEO leaves as copper giant faces lithium role, output slumpCodelco’s production has dropped more than 11% to a 25-year…Cecilia Jamasmie | June 14, 2023 | 8:23 am
Hudbay Minerals, Copper Mountain shareholders approve mergerCombined company will become Canada’s third largest copper miner, with…Cecilia Jamasmie | June 14, 2023 | 6:08 am
Peru communities reject latest proposal to end Las Bambas mine conflicts Blockades have totaled over 400 days on and off since 2016. Reuters | January 18, 2022 | 7:34 am
First Quantum to pay $375m a year in royalties to Panama The Canadian miner has reached a deal with the country's government to increase royalty payments from its flagship Cobre Panama copper mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 18, 2022 | 3:53 am
Vale, other Brazil miners ramp up production as rains subside The weather-triggered stoppages affected production of about 1.5 million tonnes of iron ore. Reuters | January 17, 2022 | 3:05 am
One community in southern Peru says it won’t disrupt Las Bambas operations The Challhuahuacho community signed a memorandum of understanding committing to avoid blockades on the Southern Mining Corridor. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 16, 2022 | 11:46 am
Peru’s economy grows 3.47% in November, but mining contracts amid protests An advance in consumption was offset by a drop in the country's key mining sector beset by environmental protests. Reuters | January 15, 2022 | 5:35 pm
Chile court halts lithium auction days after quotas awarded An appeals court ordered the suspension, which was requested by the regional governor of the Atacama region and local indigenous communities. Reuters | January 14, 2022 | 2:04 pm
Colombia presidential favorite seeks global anti-oil bloc Gustavo Petro is calling on ideological allies across Latin America and the world to join him in forming a new bloc to lead the economy away from fossil fuels. Bloomberg News | January 14, 2022 | 1:57 pm
Amerigo Resources beats copper guidance, shares up In 2021, MVC produced a total of 63.4 mlb of copper at a cash cost of $1.75 per/lb. MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 14, 2022 | 9:33 am
RANKED: Top 20 EVs of 2021 – costs jump as lithium, cobalt, nickel prices surge Ranking of world’s 20 best selling electric cars and their battery metals show automakers grappling with soaring raw material prices. Frik Els | January 13, 2022 | 4:47 pm