Chilean president Gabriel Boric has reportedly appointed Aurora Williams as the new mining minister for the country. Williams, according to Reuters, was placed after a reshuffle of cabinet members as the government seeks to advance key reforms, and replaces Marcela Hernando. She last served in the same seat from 2014-2018 under previous president Michelle Bachelet. “I invite the ministers to…
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Haver & Boecker opens Brazil service center
Haver & Boecker Niagara announced 10 August the opening of a new facility in Parauapebas, Brazil, that will offer service and support for mining operations in the region including diagnostics, equipment refurbishment, parts stocking and more.
Read MoreAura Almas reaches first gold pour
After announcing the commencement of operations three months ago, Aura Minerals said this week its Almas gold mine in Brazil achieved its first pour on 10 August.
Read MorePeru copper rising: report
Copper production in Peru rose 21.8% in June compared to the same month last year, Reuters has reported, citing the country’s ministry of energy and mines. Production, according to the agency, hit 241,801 metric tons in the month, with output for the first half of the year up 17.6% thanks in part to June’s boost. The ministry added that production…
Read MoreRio Tinto picks up Agua de la Falda, enters Codelco JV
Rio Tinto has agreed to purchase PanAmerican Silver’s stake in Agua de la Falda, with exploration tenements in Chile’s prospective Atacama region, and to enter a joint venture with Codelco (Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile) to explore and potentially develop Agua de la Falda’s assets.
Read MoreAmerigo Resources’ MVC resumes production
Amerigo Resources said its Minera Valle Central (MVC) operation near Rancagua, Chile, has resumed normal operations after severe flooding destroyed three high-voltage power towers in late June, disconnecting the site from Chile’s central power grid.
Read MoreTrapped worker rescued at Codelco mine
A worker was evacuated without injury after becoming trapped in Andes Norte, part of Codelco’s new El Teniente mine in Chile, following a rock blast at the site, reported Reuters.
Read MoreCamacho to replace Velez as Colombia mines, energy minister
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is set to name Omar Andres Camacho as the country’s new minister of mines and energy following the resignation of Irene Velez. According to a 24 July Reuters report, the information is according to a source within the president’s office, but no official confirmation has been made to date. Camacho will inherit Petro’s mission to remove…
Read MoreMultotec opens Brazil facility
Multotec has recently expanded its operation in Brazil with the opening of a manufacturing facility that enables the company to bring its manufacturing capabilities closer to its customers in the country, increasing its speed to market and enabling it to better serve the local mining sector. Located in Contagem in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais, the manufacturing facility is…
Read MoreEriez liners boost safety, energy use for Peru operation
A new report from Eriez reveals how a set of its Magnetic Mill Liners (MMLs) are significantly improving safety standards, energy efficiency and operational longevity at a Nexa Resources installation in the central Andes region of Peru. It is the latest international success story featuring the MML, a wear-resistant steel-encased magnet that combines the best qualities of steel and magnetic…
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