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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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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Caraíba accident leaves one dead, one critically injured

Ero Copper has confirmed the tragic loss of a member of its team, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a light-duty truck accident at the Caraíba operations in the Curaçá Valley of Brazil. A second team member is in critical condition.  Details surrounding the incident, which occurred in a non-operational area on surface, are still under investigation. “We are profoundly…

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Ero Copper produces first saleable copper concentrate at Tucumã

Ero Copper announced a significant commissioning milestone at the Tucumã project in Pará, Brazil, with the production of saleable copper concentrate, which exceeded process design concentrate grade targets.  This milestone was achieved following the successful commissioning of the milling and flotation operations prior to the end of the second quarter of 2024. Remaining work on site is focused on concluding…

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Ero’s Tucumã on track for 2H24 start

Canadian-based Ero Copper has released the newest update of progress at its Tucumã project in Brazil, confirming that it is over 70% complete and on track for first copper production later next year. Reporting “excellent progress” at the site in Para state, officials said the planned mine’s capex is in line with its current guidance of approximately $305 million. Crews…

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Soma Gold miners strike, mining halted

Soma Gold, owned by Operadora Minera SAS in Antioquia, Colombia, has confirmed its workers have stepped off the line and gone on strike. President and CEO Javier Cordova Unda said the election to strike, organized by its unionised workers, was effective immediately and work at the site stopped 16 September. “Negotiations continue, and both parties have expressed hope that a…

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