South American mining news
Barrick Gold progresses Pueblo Viejo life-extension project
Barrick Gold Corporation’s Pueblo Viejo mine is continuing to advance a plant expansion and tailings storage facility project designed to extend its life to 2040 and beyond.
Condor Gold completes La Mestiza infill drilling
Condor Gold has announced the completion of an infill drilling programme on the fully permitted high-grade La Mestiza Open Pit mineral resource at La India Project, Nicaragua.
Anglo American reports 3Q21 production
Anglo American plc has released its production report for the third quarter ended 30 September 2021.
Focus on gold and lithium as China sets sights on copper
Gold price, lithium demand, and China’s appetite for copper dominated much of the discussion at Mines and Money Online Connect @ IMARC running from 19 – 21 October.
Minery to integrate Minespider blockchain traceability
Minery is adding digital traceability to their platform using Minespider 's blockchain.
South32 to acquire 45% interest in Sierra Gorda copper mine
South32 Ltd has announced that it has entered into two binding conditional agreements with Sumitomo to acquire a 45% interest in the Sierra Gorda copper mine in Chile.
Barrick set to achieve 2021 production targets
Barrick Gold Corp. has reported preliminary 3Q21 sales and production, remaining on track to achieve 2021 guidance.
Chile launches call to boost lithium production and attract new operators
The Ministry of Mining has announced a call for the subscription of special operating contracts that develop the exploration and production of lithium deposits in the country.
Gran Colombia announces 3Q21 production results
Gran Colombia Gold Corp. has announced its 3Q21 gold and silver production results.
Austin partners with Melter to broaden Americas offering
Austin Engineering Ltd has entered into an agreement with Melter to broaden its product delivery and service capabilities in the US and the northern region of South America.