Ero Copper releases update on sustainability efforts

Canadian-based, Brazil-focused Ero Copper has published its 2023 Sustainability Report, “Born in Brazil, Built for Tomorrow,” which provides an update on the miner’s strategy, practices, performance and management approach to key environmental, social and governance topics.  “Our 2023 Sustainability Report showcases our commitment to responsibly producing the metals essential for global decarbonization,” said CEO David Strang.  “With our operations rooted…

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Miners, Brazil reach compensation deal for 2015 disaster

Brazil has signed a 170 billion reais (US$29.85 billion) compensation agreement with BHP, Vale and Samarco for the Mariana tailings dam collapse in 2015 that killed 19 and polluted the Doce River, reported Reuters. The collapse at the iron ore mine owned by Samarco, a joint venture between Vale and BHP, near the city of Mariana in southeastern Brazil, is…

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Newly permitted: Atlas Lithium’s Neves

U.S.-based Atlas Lithium has received the operational permit for its Neves project from the government of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. With this positive decision, Atlas Lithium has all the needed authorizations to assemble and run its processing plant and develop open-pit mining operations at one of its lithium deposits. This permit marks a crucial milestone toward Atlas’ goal…

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Bandeira project moves into construction and development phase

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…

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Latin Metals secures exploration permit 

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…

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Moxico to gain majority interest in Latin Metals’ Argentina projects

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…

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G Mining confirms Oko West death

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…

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Lights out for Tucumã

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…

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Rio2 receives key Fenix permits

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…

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Chile picks six private lithium project sites

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…

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