Hudbay reaches exploration deal for two Peru satellite properties
The firm plans to start early field exploration activities at the Maria Reyna and Caballito properties in near future.
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Whitehorse Gold to acquire tin project in Bolivia
The Bolivian tin-zinc-silver-lead polymetallic mineral project was drilled by Rio Tinto in 1999.
Max Resource secures fifth URU mining concession in Colombia
The firm plans to undertake first drilling programme targeting copper-silver mineralisation on its URU concessions.
Wheaton to terminate silver stream deal with Glencore for Peru mine
The termination would allow Glencore to divest the Yauliyacu underground zinc-lead-silver mine.
Australia’s Aguia plans phosphate mine construction in Brazil
The firm intends to explore resources at the Lavras do Sul deposit, projected to hold 105 million tonnes of phosphate.
Mining profits rise during the pandemic, while communities are left behind
While mining companies made extraordinary profits during the pandemic, communities local to the mines faced additional challenges, a report finds.
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Wealth Minerals and thyssenkrupp to jointly develop Chilean lithium asset
The duo will identify and select sustainable technology for lithium extraction and purification for the Ollagüe project.
Chile’s Alcaparrosa mine pauses operations due to sinkhole
The decision was made over safety concerns of the nearby Tierra Amarilla community due to the 200m-deep sinkhole.