South America Top Stories

Spotlight: Global precious metals exploration 1

Record precious metal prices are driving global exploration for gold and silver. Here’s a list of four companies to keep an eye on. Another four companies under the global […]

Northern Miner Staff | March 9, 2026 | 9:30 am

West speeds up pursuit of China in supply chain race

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC), Energy Fuels (TSX: EFR; NYSE: UUUU) and MP Materials (NYSE: MP)…

Blair McBride | February 3, 2026 | 10:00 am

Founders Metals boosts land holding, drilling

Founders Metals, (TSXV: FDR; US-OTC: FDMIF) one of the most advanced gold…

Blair McBride | January 9, 2026 | 11:59 am

Veolia sets new standard for large-scale water reuse in Brazil

Veolia’s innovative technologies are establishing a benchmark for water reuse…

Joseph Quesnel | July 29, 2025 | 6:23 pm

Site visit: Pasco aims to green the Andes by mining silver-zinc tailings

CERRO DE PASCO, PERU — Standing on a hilltop over…

Blair McBride | June 10, 2025 | 5:52 pm

Sierra Metals granted key permit for Peruvian expansion

Sierra Metals (TSX: SMY)(NYSE:SMTS) said on Wednesday it had received a key permit that will allow it to boost by 20% to 3,600 tonnes […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2021 | 3:45 am

Formalization of small-scale mining detrimental for the environment – study

A study conducted in the Peruvian Amazon by researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison found that, if not properly conducted, formalization of […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2021 | 4:11 pm

Moody’s new scores to reflect ESG risks on miners

Ratings agency Moody’s has released new environmental, social and governance (ESG) issuer profile and credit impact scores for the global metals and […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 8, 2021 | 8:03 am

New Peruvian president to deal with dozens of mining-related conflicts

Over 64% of the 191 social conflicts registered in recent months in Peru are linked to social and environmental concerns related to […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2021 | 12:54 pm

RMI unveils set of rules to help miners fulfill ESG expectations

US-based Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), multi-industry initiative focused on delivering guidelines and rules for better traceability and responsibility along the mineral supply chains, has […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2021 | 7:39 am