September 25, 2023

Antamina expects to start lifespan extension works next year

The project aims to extend the exploitation of the mine for eight more years.

September 24, 2023

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.

September 24, 2023

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.

September 22, 2023

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.

September 22, 2023

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.

September 22, 2023

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.

September 22, 2023

Stellantis to invest $500 million in Rio de Janeiro plant

The funds are earmarked for the development of new products, research and development and upgrading the plant's facilities.

September 22, 2023

Study points to need to clean up legacy mining pollution that poses health risks to millions

It is estimated that 23 million people living on the world’s floodplains are being exposed to potentially dangerous concentrations of toxic waste, a new study finds.

September 22, 2023

Southern Copper says Peru output to reach 400,000 tonnes this year

The company could add 470,000 tonnes of copper output in the country over the next decade if projects in the pipeline come online as planned.

September 21, 2023

Brazil’s comptroller general alleges Vale corrupted inspection in Brumadinho case

Agency says Vale corrupted the “integrity” of the federal inspection system in the Brumadinho case.