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Peru: Artisanal miners revolt over extension of REINFO programme
Thousands of artisanal miners in Peru blocked roads and camped near the Congress in Lima to protest the impending expiry of the REINFO programme, scheduled for 31 December 2024. This programme, established in 2012, allows workers to operate temporarily pending formal...
Rusal: production cutbacks and new strategies in the aluminium industry
United Company Rusal, the world's second largest producer of primary aluminium, announced a reduction in its production by 6% per year. This decision stems from the need to cope with dramatically rising production costs caused by soaring global alumina prices and...
Atlas Lithium: expansion into the heart of Brazil’s Lithium Valley
Atlas Lithium Corporation, a company active in the development of lithium-related projects, announced on 25 November its intention to develop two new sites in Brazil, strengthening its presence in the so-called 'Lithium Valley' (Jequitinhonha Valley). This territory...
Ecuador: Difficulties and opportunities in mining exports in 2024
Ecuador's mining exports declined significantly in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the previous year, due to reduced production at the country's main mines and a number of operational challenges, including energy blackouts and infrastructure tensions....