South American mining news

Marimaca Copper Corp. has provided an update on the company’s district exploration program following a review of the 2021 campaign.

The largest electric fleet in the Chilean mining industry has been unveiled by SQM, in partnership with leading transport companies Viggo GrandLeasing, Transportes CVU and Andes Motor.

GCM Mining Corp. produced a total of 16 293 oz of gold in March 2022 at its Segovia Operations, bringing the total to 49 951 oz for 1Q22.

Bastion Minerals Ltd has provide an update on its ongoing exploration programme within the Cometa Copper Project, located in western Chile.

Newmont Corp. has announced that it will acquire the remaining 5% interest in the Yanacocha gold mine from Sumitomo Corporation for $48 million.

Vale has contributed to a multi-university report indicating that sand from the ore production process may contribute to solve two important environmental issues.

Solaris Resources Inc. has reported additional assay results from mineral resource growth drilling at its Warintza Project in southeastern Ecuador.

Buenaventura has announced that the San Gabriel mine project has received the Government of Peru’s approval of all required permits.

Vale has signed a binding agreement with J&F Mineração for the sale of shares covering iron ore, manganese ore, and logistics assets in the Midwestern System.

Worley has been awarded a contract to provide engineering, procurement, and construction management services to Sedibelo Platinum Mines Ltd.