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Bandeira project moves into construction and development phase

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 Francesca Mills

Canadian miner Lithium Ionic has initiated engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) services for its flagship Bandeira lithium project in northeastern Minas Gerais State, Brazil. “Our momentum towards production is stronger than ever as we kick off the engineering and construction management phase with our esteemed partners, Hatch and Reta [Engenharia]. This significant milestone marks an important step towards our…

Latin Metals secures exploration permit

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 Miners News

Latin Metals has received a key permit to begin exploration activities at the Esperanza copper-gold project in San Juan Province, Argentina. “Securing this exploration permit is a pivotal moment for the Esperanza project, reaffirming the strong support from local authorities for advancing exploration in the region. With this permit in hand, the project is now positioned to unlock the significant…

Moxico to gain majority interest in Latin Metals’ Argentina projects

October 16, 2024October 21, 2024 Miners News

Latin Metals has entered into a binding letter agreement with Atlantic Metals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Moxico Resources, a private copper miner. Under the terms of the agreement, Latin Metals granted to Moxico the option to earn a 75% interest in its Esperanza and Huachi copper exploration projects in San Juan Province, Argentina, through staged cash payments in the…

G Mining confirms Oko West death

October 15, 2024October 16, 2024 Miners News

G Mining Ventures reported that a fatality has occurred at its Oko West gold project in Guyana. The death was related to a road incident involving a contractor, which occurred on October 13. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic accident,” said President and CEO Louis-Pierre Gignac. “Our sincere condolences and support are with our colleague’s family, friends and coworkers…

Lights out for Tucumã

October 9, 2024October 14, 2024 Miners News

Ero Copper’s Tucumã operation is without power following a localized and severe windstorm in the Carajás Mineral Province in Pará State, Brazil, but positively reports no injuries to its workforce. Executive David Strang said there was also no infrastructure damage from the October 5 storm. “The regional power grid, including the main 230kV transmission line servicing the region, sustained damage…

Rio2 receives key Fenix permits

October 7, 2024October 14, 2024 Miners News

Miner Rio2 said its Chilean subsidiary, Fenix Gold, has received the principal sectorial permits it requires to begin construction at its Fenix gold project in the Maricunga Gold Belt of the Atacama Region, Chile. “The team at both Rio2 and Fenix Gold have done a great job in obtaining these permits, which will allow the company to complete its debt…

Chile picks six private lithium project sites

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 Miners News

The Chilean government has selected six priority areas, Reuters reported, for new lithium extraction projects to be led by private companies. The country’s mining minister said on 26 September that, this month, it will begin talks with Indigenous communities near those areas. Those forms’ proposals will be due 31 December, according to Mining Minister Aurora Williams. The agency told the…

One killed in Poderosa mine attack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 Miners News

One person has reportedly died after a new attack on a mine owned by Poderosa, one of Peru’s largest gold miners, it said 25 September, while another was injured in the melee. According to a Reuters report, Poderosa said the fresh attack by “criminals” linked to illegal mining in the region took the list of a security guard that was…

Hitachi excavator hits long-life milestone at Cerrejón

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 Miners News

At Colombia’s Carbones Del Cerrejón mine, which faces periods of extreme heat and humidity, a Hitachi EX3600-6 excavator has surpassed expectations, clocking over 100,000 hours of operation — far exceeding its anticipated lifecycle. Achieving this milestone is rare, with less than 1% of machines reaching such limits, yet the Cerrejón mine accomplished it through a robust preventative maintenance strategy. Assembled…

Peruvian mine sites earn ‘Mark’

September 16, 2024September 18, 2024 Miners News

The Copper Mark announced two more Peruvian mining sites have earned the distinction as the country takes a major step toward assured responsible production. In Peru, five mine sites have achieved The Copper Mark: Mine Justa (Marcobre), Cerro Verde (Freeport-McMoRan), Condestable (Southern Peaks Mining), and ), Cuajone and Toquepala (Southern Peru Copper). In addition, the Ilo smelter unit at Southern…