September 3, 2023 Peruvian small-scale miners can now access government-backed loans The Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines is offering credits to artisanal and small-scale miners with the goal of fostering environmentally friendly practices.
September 1, 2023 World’s biggest miner reviews newly acquired Brazilian assets BHP's $6.4 billion purchase of Oz Minerals included an untapped gold deposit and four small, but high-grade, copper-gold mines in the state of Para.
September 1, 2023 Sigma Lithium completes second shipment, on track to produce 130,000 tonnes by year-end The company also expects to begin recognizing revenue from the sale of its lithium concentrate and byproducts in Q3 2023.
September 1, 2023 Court approves Samarco’s judicial recovery plan The agreement sealed between the company and creditors provides for a 25% discount on the company's debts, which reach $9.7 billion.
September 1, 2023 JPMorgan upgrades Vale stock on iron ore demand Steel overproduction in China represents a potential catalyst for shares, JPMorgan said.
August 31, 2023 Minsur to invest at least $2bn as it expands copper, tin operations This includes an investment of $1.8 billion in the Justa mine.
August 31, 2023 Vale starts producing test loads of iron ore briquettes The product will help steelmakers cut their carbon emissions up to 10%.
August 31, 2023 Top investors seek damages from Glencore over prospectus claims Almost 200 funds are seeking compensation for losses they allegedly suffered because of Glencore’s "untrue statements" and omissions.
August 30, 2023 Eloro releases inferred estimate containing 1.15 billion oz. silver equivalent The potentially open pittable inferred resource is 541 million tonnes at 0.69% zinc, 0.28% lead, and 13.6 grams silver per tonne for an NSR value of $20.32 per tonne.
August 30, 2023 Codelco woes mount with potential rating cut by Moody’s Moody’s Investors Service potential downgrade adds to Codelco's worries, including rising debt, declining ore grades and inflation.
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