South Star receives environmental permits for Brazil graphite mine expansionOnce complete, Santa Cruz will be the first new graphite mine in the Americas since 1996.Staff Writer | February 6, 2024 | 8:55 am
Codelco sees Chuquicamata underground mine at capacity by 2030The miner expects to reach processing capacity of 140,000 metric…Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 8:07 am
Board to decide Vale’s presidency this weekPotential candidates for the position include former Vale president Murilo…Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 9:09 am
New Pacific Metals raising $26 million to advance Bolivia projects Both Silvercorp Metals and Pan American Silver, current shareholders of the company, have expressed their desire to participate in the offering. Staff Writer | September 25, 2023 | 4:40 pm
Panama union workers block highways over First Quantum copper mine contract The contract is under discussion in Panama’s legislative commerce committee. Bloomberg News | September 25, 2023 | 3:14 pm
Colombian mining sector needs clear government messaging for energy transition, group says Leftist President Gustavo Petro has made it his goal to wean the South American nation off its dependence on oil and coal exports. Reuters | September 25, 2023 | 1:27 pm
Antamina expects to start lifespan extension works next year The project aims to extend the exploitation of the mine for eight more years. Reuters | September 25, 2023 | 9:44 am
Colombia’s National Mining Agency in the spotlight for proposed halt to coal mining concessions Colombia's National Mining Agency has said it will no longer grant concessions for exploring and developing open-pit coal mining projects. The Attorney General demands some explanations. Staff Writer | September 24, 2023 | 12:23 pm
Interventions against illegal mining have a spillover effect on legal mining areas – study Addressing unregulated activities in one area may have a spillover effect when the same activity is allowed in a nearby location. Staff Writer | September 24, 2023 | 6:06 am
Glencore-backed zinc miner is getting crushed in the debt market Volcan Cia Minera’s dollar-denominated notes closed as low as 49.5 cents on the dollar last week. Bloomberg News | September 22, 2023 | 2:24 pm
Argentina mining exports to near $4.5bn in 2023 amid lithium boom The country's mining exports totaled $3.8 billion in 2022, according to official data. Reuters | September 22, 2023 | 11:31 am
Ausenco acquired by Eldridge, Brightstar Capital and Claure Group for $578 million The exit price compares with the $150m Resource Capital Fund paid for Ausenco in 2014. Staff Writer | September 22, 2023 | 11:23 am