Silver Bull says its Mexico Sierra Mojada project “illegally” blockaded

Silver Bull said it is in an ongoing legal battle with a cooperative of local miners.

Reuters | September 30, 2019 | 2:37 pm

Mexico’s president asks parties to resolve conflict at Penasquito gold mine

Newmont said on Sep. 18 it had offered $25 million in community investments and land rental fees to resolve the conflict.

Reuters | September 30, 2019 | 10:31 am

Peru’s environmental regulator imposes new controls on Las Bambas’ trucks

The government body found that the miner's vehicles are contravening environmental regulations when it comes to air, noise, land and water pollution.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 29, 2019 | 11:20 am

Union leader asks workers to vote for strike action at Los Pelambres

Workers are expected to go to the polls Monday and Tuesday and reject Antofagasta’s latest proposal.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 29, 2019 | 9:57 am

Chile’s Piñera announces frugal 2020 budget amid trade tensions

Centre-right President will boost spending by a modest 3% in his proposed 2020 budget, the lowest increase in a decade.

Reuters | September 27, 2019 | 6:45 am

ArcelorMittal to review Canada, Brazil iron assets

Move comes as the world’s biggest steelmaker seeks to cut debt by divesting non-core businesses.

Bloomberg News | September 27, 2019 | 6:11 am

Chile court sends $2.5 billion Dominga copper project for environmental review

The years-long evaluation of and legal battle over Dominga has drawn criticism from the business community and conservative politicians.

Reuters | September 26, 2019 | 3:47 pm

Muskmobiles running rivals off the road

Worldwide, in the first half of this year, Tesla deployed more battery power than its next three biggest rivals combined.

Frik Els | September 26, 2019 | 2:11 pm

Access to water one of miners’ biggest challenges ahead — study

Despite successful efforts to manage water usage more efficiently, tougher environmental rules are increasing miners’ costs and risks, particularly those operating in arid regions or close to populated communities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2019 | 9:45 am

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