Floods, more rain in British Columbia disrupt Centerra and New Gold mines Shipping of concentrate to port and delivery of some parts and consumables to the mines continue to be disrupted. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 19, 2021 | 9:24 am
Chile elections may impact a third of the world’s copper supply Leftist Gabriel Boric favours a more active role for the state and higher royalties, while extreme-right José Antonio Kast wants more private investment in state-owned Codelco and changes to mining property law. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 19, 2021 | 5:56 am
Rio Tinto now the sole owner of Diavik diamond mine Rio has acquired the 40% share held by partner Dominion Diamond, which has been released of all liabilities and obligations related to the mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2021 | 5:46 am
SQM expects lithium prices to jump 50% before year-end A sharp tightening of the market for lithium has seen prices double this year as demand is set to more than triple by 2025. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2021 | 4:02 am
Zijin Mining to produce copper at Buritica gold mine China’s No.1 gold producer plans to boost the capacity of its Colombian gold mine to produce copper and zinc. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2021 | 7:13 am
BHP sees need for battery metals more than doubling in 30 years The world’s no. 1 miner says copper output will need to double and nickel tripled in 30 years to reach decarbonization goals. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2021 | 4:00 am
Guatemala kicks off consultation at halted nickel project The Félix project was suspended in 2019, after a court upheld a request from Indigenous campaigners claiming lack of proper consultation. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 16, 2021 | 9:08 am
SolGold taps former BHP exec as new CEO Darryl Cuzzubbo, who spent 24 years at BHP and then held a top position at Orica, will take over on December 1. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 16, 2021 | 6:04 am
Ivanhoe’s Kamoa-Kakula yields profit in first full production quarter The Canadian miner posted a profit of $85.4 million for the three months to Sep. 30 thanks to its DRC copper mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 15, 2021 | 6:15 am
First Quantum promotes Tristan Pascall to CEO The current chief operating officer succeeds his father and co-founder Philip Pascall, who will remain as chairman. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 15, 2021 | 3:47 am
