South America


Ventana Gold's La Bodega project in the California-Vetas gold mining districtof northeastern Colombia. Photo by Ventana Gold

Colombia’s gold rush kicks into high gear

Colombia continues to excite mining investors and exploration geologists alike. With over 41 million oz. of gold identified so far, 2011 promises to be a landmark year for this country’s reemergence as a serious gold destination, as various…


A paramo, a unique Alpine meadow ecosystem, mostly found in Colombia. Photo by Paul Harris

Colombia’s gold growing pains

The administration of former President Alvaro Uribe (2002-2010) opened the door to modern mining in Colombia. It was political foresightedness that is bearing fruit as various mineral projects advance to resource estimates and prefeasibility…


A view of the Santander mine site, which operated from 1958 to 1992. Photo by Vivian Danielson

Trevali revives Santander mine in Peru

The Santander mine project located 215 km from this coastal city has historic assets and strategic advantages that should help Trevali Resources (TV-T) achieve its goal of becoming Latin America’s newest silver-lead-zinc producer.


Chile's Mines Minister Laurence Golborne.

The way from San Jose

Last October’s miraculous rescue of 33 trapped miners at San Jose has catapulted Chile’s Mines Minister Laurence Golborne to the forefront of national politics, even to the point that some are talking of him as a possible presidential candidate…


Drillers at Batero Gold's Batero-Quinchia gold project in Colombia. Photo by Batero Gold

Batero rises on long intercepts

Batero Gold (BAT-V) released the best drill results yet from its Batero-Quinchia gold project in Colombia and the news took the company’s shares for a wild ride. 


Chile a copper cornucopia

Chile is already the world’s largest producer of copper and home to around a third of global reserves of the red metal. That has led some to suggest that the country’s exploration potential may have peaked. But that’s not what the latest…


The facilities at Coeur d'Alene Mines' San Bartolom silver mine in Potos department, Bolivia. Photo by Coeur d'Alene Mines

Coeur d’Alene hits sweet spot (March 11, 2011)

Despite a slight decline in annual production, Idaho-based Coeur d’Alene Mines (CDM-T, CDE-N) cashed in on climbing silver prices in 2010, recording record sales of US$515 million, a 72% increase over 2009 revenue. If precious metal prices…


Nyrstar's Middle Tennessee zinc processing plant in Smith County, Tennessee. Photo by Nyrstar

Nyrstar’s meteoric rise as a miner

Born of two established metals companies as a pure smelting play in 2007, Brussels-listed Nyrstar has since grabbed a commanding position in the zinc supply chain with no signs of slowing down. 


A view of the Santander mine site, which operated from 1958 to 1992. Photo by Vivian Danielson.

Trevali poised to revive Santander mine in Peru

SITE VISIT: Lima, Peru – The Santander mine project located 215 km from this coastal city has historic assets and strategic advantages that should help Trevali Resources (TV-T) achieve its goal of becoming Latin America’s newest…




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