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Resource nationalism and political instability: Strategies for risk management

The resurgence of resource nationalism—particularly in countries experiencing political upheaval, poses a major risk to the ambitions of foreign mining companies and the battery revolution.

Timothy Foden, Kristen Young and Rebecca Mee | October 25, 2024 | 1:36 pm

Codelco suspends operations at copper refinery after worker’s death

The firm said it had opened an investigation into the death.

Reuters | October 25, 2024 | 1:11 pm

Informal gold miners block Colombian highways in three provinces

Miners in Santander and Norte de Santander are protesting the government’s plan to declare an area near the Andean wetland as a temporary natural reserve.

Bloomberg News | October 25, 2024 | 11:01 am

Millennial mining heirs bet the family business on Argentine copper

As the world races to build more clean energy products, many of the key companies that control vast quantities of critical minerals are family-owned, and the Lundin boys are part of a new generation taking the reins.

Bloomberg News | October 25, 2024 | 8:51 am

Agnico Eagle takes up 13% stake in Chilean explorer ATEX Resources

The Agnico investment will support ATEX's exploration activities at the Valeriano project.

Staff Writer | October 25, 2024 | 8:37 am

BHP, Vale and Samarco reach $30 billion Fundão dam settlement

The collapse of the dam at an iron ore mine owned by Samarco killed 19 people.

Bruno Venditti | October 25, 2024 | 8:28 am

Vale’s third-quarter profit falls 15% on dam collapse provisions, lower ore prices

Vale reported a 10% decline in its net revenue year-on-year to $9.55 billion, in line with analyst expectations.

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 5:46 pm

Gold miners crippled by costs risk losing out on bullion’s boom

Analysts had high hopes for the industry, with gold among the best-performing commodities this year, surging more than 30% on the outlook for lower interest rates and geopolitical turmoil.

Bloomberg News | October 24, 2024 | 3:03 pm

Omai Gold fast-tracks Guyana drilling to speed resource update

The company’s latest batch of assays from its 10,000-metre drilling campaign included 10.9 grams of gold per tonne over 7.5 metres.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | October 24, 2024 | 12:25 pm

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Viridion JV signs MOU to secure rare earth magnet supply chain in Brazil

Itochu to buy stake in Brazil’s CSN’s iron ore unit for $769m

Ero Copper cuts guidance, shares tumble

Codelco partners with Toyota and Mitsui to explore decarbonization of mining fleet

Canada approves Pan American’s sale of Peru gold mine to Zijin

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