Brazilian court suspends Vale’s Onca Puma mine operating licence again

Brazil's Para state won an appeal overturning a previous court ruling that had given back operating licences.

Reuters | April 4, 2024 | 4:10 am

Barrick eyes Peru growth amid global asset expansion

The company, which was the country's second top gold producer until 2018, has applied for a new concession in the southern Puno district.

Staff Writer | April 4, 2024 | 3:20 am

Norway sovereign fund advisor may recommend Rio Tinto stake sale

The Council on Ethics has told Rio that it is assessing the company for environmental damage from its operations in the Brazilian Amazon.

Reuters | April 3, 2024 | 9:40 am

Peru’s Congress backs new cabinet after government announces new funding for mining

Up to $4.6 billion of investment will be made available to the country's key mining sector.

Reuters | April 3, 2024 | 8:51 am

Aura Minerals shares gain as miner ups gold reserves nearly 24%

The Central and South America-focused company says it added 2.4 million oz. gold, or 21%, to measured and indicated resources over the 2022 statement.

Henry Lazenby | April 2, 2024 | 2:55 pm

Gold Fields begins gold production at new Chilean mine

The almost $1.2bn Salares Norte mine faced some unique challenges, including relocating a handful of endangered rodents, rocketing costs and technical delays.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2024 | 3:54 am

Sigma Lithium expands production capacity, targets doubling output by 2025

The miner plans to increase production at its Grota do Cirilo project to 520,000 tonnes per year.

Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 8:45 am

Chile’s mining production up 7.7% in February

Following one of the most challenging periods for miners in Chile in years, the country’s industry is finally picking up.

Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 5:09 am

Environmental NGO asks Venezuelan government to ratify Minamata Convention

NGO Clima21 asked the Venezuelan government to ratify the Minamata Convention, which aims to restrict and limit the trade and use of mercury in small-scale gold mining.

Staff Writer | March 31, 2024 | 12:52 pm

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