Thirsty copper mines turn to sea as Chile water debate ragesWhile mines in the top copper nation are seeking ways to use less water, there’s only so much they can do.Bloomberg News | January 5, 2022 | 11:16 am
Negotiations over Cobre Panama mine contract near endThe country aims to obtain more in royalty payments from…Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2022 | 10:13 am
BHP’s Cerro Colorado copper mine in Chile hit by further water measuresThe company is modifying operations while it awaits the results…Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2022 | 3:53 am
Peru’s mining sector slowed down in 2019 The Institute of Statistics and Informatics reports a 0.05% drop in the world’s second-largest copper producer. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 16, 2020 | 10:40 am
Brazil state judge accepts charges against Vale ex-CEO, others over dam burst The move follows charges filed by state prosecutors on January 21 accusing the former CEO and other 15 people of homicide. Reuters | February 14, 2020 | 1:28 pm
ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2020 | 5:32 am
Modest global growth for iron ore production – report Top firms investing in technology to maintain an edge, Fitch forecasts. MINING.com Editor | February 13, 2020 | 2:18 pm
Kinross to restart La Coipa mine The restart will require a capital investment of $225 million, with prestripping expected to start late this year. Jackson Chen | February 13, 2020 | 9:54 am
Investors from five countries eye Mexico’s nascent lithium market If initial estimates of lithium deposits are confirmed, Mexico could emerge as one of the world's largest players in a thriving sector. Reuters | February 13, 2020 | 7:32 am
Gold Fields full-year profits rise, to raise funds Salares Norte project in Chile is expected to have an average annual production of 450,000 ounces of gold over the first seven years Reuters | February 12, 2020 | 9:45 am
Vale loses spot as world’s top iron ore producer to Rio Tinto The negative effect on the miner's balance sheet will be formally informed when releasing full-year results on Feb. 20. Reuters | February 12, 2020 | 5:05 am
Barrick beats forecasts, hikes dividend by 40% as gold prices soar The miner will pay a dividend of 7 cents a share, up from 5 cents in the previous quarter. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2020 | 3:49 am