Peru PM sparks controversy with mining sector by ruling out timeline extensions

Mirtha Vasquez said four mines would not be allowed any extensions on their operational timelines.

Reuters | November 20, 2021 | 9:50 pm

Fortuna Silver to appeal court decision on San Jose environmental permit

The San Jose mine, located in Oaxaca, was Mexico’s seventh-biggest silver producer last year.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 19, 2021 | 9:03 am

Chile elections may impact a third of the world’s copper supply

Leftist Gabriel Boric favours a more active role for the state and higher royalties, while extreme-right José Antonio Kast wants more private investment in state-owned Codelco and changes to mining property law.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 19, 2021 | 5:56 am

Iron ore price falls to lowest in 18 months on dismal demand outlook

China's monthly steel production has been falling since July after seeing double-digit growth in the first half of the year.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 18, 2021 | 9:01 am

Vale courts Latin steel mills again as China infatuation fades

The Brazilian miner is taking a fresh look in its own backyard.

Bloomberg News | November 18, 2021 | 7:54 am

SQM expects lithium prices to jump 50% before year-end

A sharp tightening of the market for lithium has seen prices double this year as demand is set to more than triple by 2025.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2021 | 4:02 am

Mining projects will come if Colombia solves bottlenecks – vice minister

Colombia has long sought to tap its gold, copper and other mineral deposits, especially with the bleak outlook for coal.

Reuters | November 17, 2021 | 10:55 am

Zijin Mining to produce copper at Buritica gold mine

China’s No.1 gold producer plans to boost the capacity of its Colombian gold mine to produce copper and zinc.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2021 | 7:13 am

BHP sees need for battery metals more than doubling in 30 years

The world’s no. 1 miner says copper output will need to double and nickel tripled in 30 years to reach decarbonization goals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2021 | 4:00 am

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