Gold Fields begins gold production at new Chilean mine

The almost $1.2bn Salares Norte mine faced some unique challenges, including relocating a handful of endangered rodents, rocketing costs and technical delays.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2024 | 3:54 am

Sigma Lithium expands production capacity, targets doubling output by 2025

The miner plans to increase production at its Grota do Cirilo project to 520,000 tonnes per year.

Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 8:45 am

Chile’s mining production up 7.7% in February

Following one of the most challenging periods for miners in Chile in years, the country’s industry is finally picking up.

Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 5:09 am

Environmental NGO asks Venezuelan government to ratify Minamata Convention

NGO Clima21 asked the Venezuelan government to ratify the Minamata Convention, which aims to restrict and limit the trade and use of mercury in small-scale gold mining.

Staff Writer | March 31, 2024 | 12:52 pm

Draft decree allows miners in Peru to exceed daily installed capacity by 10%

Currently, excess production can reach up to 5% of the total allowed and if miners go over that limit, they have to pay a validation fee.

Staff Writer | March 31, 2024 | 6:50 am

CHARTS: Copper price bulls bring back $10,000 forecasts

While plummeting spot TC/RCs – from $90+ to $3 – are behind the (already fizzling) rally, copper’s long term supply problems are also firmly back in focus.

Frik Els | March 29, 2024 | 1:07 pm