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Peru approves $2 billion Antamina copper mine expansion

Peru’s environmental watchdog has granted Antamina, the country’s largest copper-zinc mine, a long-awaited permit that allows it to kick off a $2 billion expansion to extend the operation’s productive life from 2028 to 2036. The Modification of the Environmental Impact...

Vale taps Marcelo Bacci as new CFO

Bacci, who served as finance chief for pulp maker Suzano, will replace Murilo Muller, who is temporarily serving in the job.

Reuters | October 25, 2024 | 3:57 pm

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

Peru approves $2 billion Antamina copper mine expansion

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Vale taps Marcelo Bacci as new CFO

Resource nationalism and political instability: Strategies for risk management

Codelco suspends operations at copper refinery after worker’s death

Informal gold miners block Colombian highways in three provinces