October 14, 2016 Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine faces potential $24 million fine, closure Chile's environmental regulator has drawn up nine charges against the copper mine for mismanaging water resources and nearby flora.
October 14, 2016 NGOs want Venezuela to halt mining concessions, claim violations of Indigenous rights Advocacy groups are taking issue at the Mining Arch of the Orinoco River National Development Strategic Zone.
October 13, 2016 New Mexican lithium discovery for Australian-Canadian partners The assays result ranged from 347ppm to 1000ppm Li, the highest values received to date from the project.
October 13, 2016 McEwen Mining reports Q3 production, Mexico exploration drill results Total production for Q3 was 36,496 gold equivalent ounces using gold to silver ratio of 75:1.
October 12, 2016 Fresnillo’s output up but San Julian plant to be commissioned later than expected Shares in the Mexico-focused precious metal producer dropped as much as 2.4% to 1608 pence in London after the news.
October 11, 2016 Endeavour Silver output drops in Q3 Despite the lower figures, the miner noted it remains on track to meet full year revised guidance of 5.5-6.0 million ounces of silver this year.
October 10, 2016 Goldcorp resumes operations at Peñasquito mine Goldcorp says it has commenced ramp up mining operations at Peñasquito.
October 10, 2016 World’s largest miner gets rejected SolGold says BHP Billiton's offer not in its best interest.
October 10, 2016 CHART: Copper price slump devastating Chile state finances Mining-related income now accounts for just 1.5% of government revenues, down from a peak of over 34% in 2006.
October 9, 2016 Baja Mining may be losing minority stake in Boleo mine Running at a loss, it cannot afford its share of a recent cash call to continue funding the Minera y Metalúrgica del Boleo mine in Mexico
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
