December 8, 2023

Panama government orders First Quantum to end copper operations

Cobre Panama has requested government authorization to lay off more than 4,000 of its employees.

December 8, 2023

Anglo American shares plunge after production cuts

Shares hit their lowest point since March 2020 after the miner unveiled plans to drastically cut the amount of commodities it mines.

December 8, 2023

Chile aims to be among world’s top three cobalt producers

The copper producing nation holds significant quantities of cobalt in its mining tailings, which could make it a global powerhouse.

December 6, 2023

Brazil says talks on compensations over Vale-BHP dam burst are halted

There is still no date for the negotiations to resume as the companies have refused to submit a new proposal.

December 6, 2023

Chile targets million-tonne copper boost in tightening market

President Gabriel Boric has set a goal of raising Chile’s production by 1.04 million metric tons by 2026.

December 6, 2023

New approach aims to detoxify artisanal gold mining

A new approach to detoxifying artisanal gold mining aims to help miners keep their livelihoods while reducing associated health risks.

December 5, 2023

Deadly attack spurs plea for Peru crackdown on unlicensed mines

The industry is laying part of the blame on temporary permits known in Peru as Reinfo, a registry that allows informal miners to operate with some legal protections while they…

December 5, 2023

Investors are seeing past 75% lithium price plunge, Chile’s Enami says

The state-owned ore processing company said it will be in a position to choose a partner for a sprawling lithium project by mid next year.

December 5, 2023

Antofagasta, union begin mediation to avoid strike

The nearly 400 employees represented by a Centinela workers union last month overwhelmingly rejected a contract proposal from Antofagasta.

December 5, 2023

Chilean copper smelter project drawing interest from China

Officials from state company Enami met with authorities and company representatives in China last month to discuss a $1.4 billion project to overhaul Enami’s smelter.