Peru road blockades force MMG to halt Las Bambas copper mineLocals have long complained about the lack of local benefits from the massive operation and periodically block roads in protest.Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2021 | 3:42 am
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Samarco poised to reclaim mining license lost after accident The venture, jointly owned by Vale and BHP, has already reached an agreement with the regulator and could get formal permission to operate as soon as mid-September. Bloomberg News | July 31, 2019 | 3:40 pm
Barrick to close Lagunas Norte mine in Peru Barrick had booked a $405m impairment charge on Lagunas Norte last year, which resulted in a $431m net loss in the September quarter. Jackson Chen | July 31, 2019 | 11:14 am
Great Panther optimistic after exploration campaign at Tucano project The Vancouver-based miner said results from 10 of the first 12 holes have returned intersections such as 15.35 g/t Au over 13.55 metres. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 31, 2019 | 6:20 am
Aztec acquires 65% of Cervantes gold-copper project in Mexico Kootenay Silver will retain the remaining 35% interest. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 31, 2019 | 6:15 am
Mineral-rich Ecuadorean province requests popular referendum on mining Azuay province is home to several potentially lucrative gold, silver and copper projects. Reuters | July 30, 2019 | 2:30 pm
Pan American Silver apologizes, ends legal battle with injured Guatemalan protesters The lawsuit was launched in response to a shooting incident in 2013 at Tahoe's Escobal mine in south-east Guatemala. Amanda Stutt | July 30, 2019 | 2:03 pm
Revelo signs LOI with BMR Group over Chilean copper project BMR may acquire an 80% interest in Revelo's Montezuma copper project in northern Chile. MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 30, 2019 | 6:20 am
Fresnillo shares plunge as profits fall short despite precious metals prices rally Its shares fell 13% to a three-year low of 693.4 pence in morning trading. They were also the second-biggest decliner on the FTSE 100. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 30, 2019 | 4:43 am
Gold heist: Thieves steal $30 million worth of gold in Brazil’s largest airport This was possibly the second-largest heist in Brazil’s history. Bloomberg News | July 29, 2019 | 3:58 pm