August 27, 2023

Mining boom across the tropics degrading river systems

Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries.

August 25, 2023

AngloGold idles Córrego do Sítio mine in Brazil, appoints new COO

Richard Jordinson will replace Marcelo Godoy, who since July has been the interim COO following the retirement of Ludwig Eybers.

August 25, 2023

Codelco’s new CEO Alvarado tasked with boosting copper output

Ruben Alvarado also faces reining in ballooning costs, and spearheading a state push into battery metal lithium.

August 24, 2023

Chile vows flexibility to lure investment into lithium riches

The Chilean government is “close” to specifying what salt flats will be protected under its new national lithium strategy.

August 24, 2023

Chilean lawmakers to launch Codelco probe amid extended copper slide

The probe will focus in particular on project delays and planning, as well as Codelco's corporate structure, according to a congressional statement.

August 23, 2023

Fortescue expects initial license for Brazil green hydrogen project by September

Fortescue already has some early agreements with potential buyers.

August 22, 2023

Luminex reaches ‘historic’ agreement with informal miners around Ecuador gold project

According to Luminex, this agreement is "unprecedented in Ecuador and will serve as a model to be replicated in other projects facing development challenges from artisanal mining operations."

August 22, 2023

Filo reports 1.13% CuEq over 1,400 metres and new hydrothermal alteration

Filo CEO said the results “confirm continuity of high-grade mineralization within the Aurora zone.

August 21, 2023

Allkem forecasts higher output for fiscal 2024

The Argentina-based miner posted a net profit attributable of $441.7 million for the year ended June 30.

August 21, 2023

BHP Ventures invests in copper extraction technology company’s $30m fundraising

Ceibo has put together a consortium of financial investors and stage.mining.companies to collaborate on and support the commercialization of its copper extraction technology.