Ecuador indigenous demand rights to consent on extractive projectsIn 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 EcuadorWarintza South is the fourth major copper discovery within the…MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 18, 2022 | 9:22 am
Peru communities reject latest proposal to end Las Bambas mine conflictsBlockades have totaled over 400 days on and off since…Reuters | January 18, 2022 | 7:34 am
Vizsla hits high grades at Panuco Company plans to drill 14,500 metres at the property in Mexico this year. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 9, 2020 | 11:46 am
Chile’s main copper mines report mixed results, revenue drop State-owned Codelco led the drop as it produced 6.8% less in January than in the same month last year. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2020 | 9:20 am
Vale watching Gongo Soco as wall continues to erode The miner seeks to prevent any impact the erosion could have on the nearby Sul Superior dam, which remains at highest safety alert level. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2020 | 6:53 am
Peruvian government creates special group to support exploration projects The Minister of Economy and Finance said her office’s new department will support mining projects so that they can be executed in a timely manner. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 8, 2020 | 12:06 pm
More women working in mining in Colombia – report Participation numbers have gone up but experts say there’s still work to do to promote gender balance in leadership positions. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 8, 2020 | 10:36 am
Trump: No promises regarding steel and aluminum tariffs on Brazil Donald Trump declined to say whether he would impose steel and aluminum tariffs on the South American country. Reuters | March 8, 2020 | 6:30 am
Gold has biggest weekly gain since 2016 as virus fears deepen Bullion still gained nearly 7% this week, fulfilling its role as insurance at a time when the outbreak is shaking investor confidence. Bloomberg News | March 6, 2020 | 2:28 pm
Nexa completes PEA for Hilarion in Peru The study estimated an after-tax net present value of $231 million. Trish Saywell – The Northern Miner | March 6, 2020 | 2:21 pm
Coal miner Cerrejon, union fail to reach agreement Company is owned equally by BHP Group, Anglo American and Glencore. Reuters | March 6, 2020 | 12:15 pm