Chile fuses mining minister with economy
Chile’s president-elect José Antonio Kast appointed Daniel Mas as minister of mining and the economy after a premature announcement by Andres Copper (TSX:LA) about the appointment of its CEO Santiago Montt as mining minister spurred a last-minute change.
Ecuador to reform mining code
Ecuador to reform mining code Paul Harris Guest columnist The government of Ecuador presented a bill to strengthen the mining sectors and accelerate revenue generation, by reducing regulatory burden. A key clause for explorers is to replace the need to obtain an environmental licence with an environmental authorization, on the grounds that a highly complex…
30th January 2026 Latin America Newsletter
30th January 2026 Latin America Newsletter Paul Harris Guest columnist Featured News Rio2 (TSX:RIO) Made its first Au pour from its Fenix mine in the Maricunga region. Construction of critical path items were completed on time and on budget, with the pour yielding 897oz in addition to the 358oz produced in December as part of…
Landmark BC, first nation agreement
Skeena Resources (NYSE/TSX:SKE) received an environmental assessment certificate (EAC) for its Eskay Creek Au-Ag project in BC which was approved under the Federal Impact Assessment Act and by the Tahltan Central Government.
30th January 2026 North America Newsletter
30th January 2025 North America Newsletter Paul Harris Guest columnist Featured News Borealis Mining (TSXV:BOGO) Completed its first production blast at the Borealis Au mine in Nevada as it transitions into sustained mining operations. The blast was completed within the East Ridge open pit and fragmented 40kt of material that is being excavated and hauled…
30th January 2026 Australasia Newsletter
29th January 2026 Australasia Newsletter Kristie Batten Guest columnist Financings Benz raises $75M Gold explorer Benz Mining Corp (ASX: BNZ) has received firm commitments for a placement of 32.3 million new fully paid CHESS depositary interests via a bought deal at an issue price of A$2.32 per CDI to raise A$75 million. The company said…