South America divided on coronavirus measures
South American countries have taken varying approaches to containing the spread of COVID-19, ranging from leaving it to states and cities to handle the virus to implementing aggressive lockdowns and…
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Mexico mining suspension to hit silver supply
Mexico, the world’s largest silver producer, has become the latest country to enforce a suspension of non-essential activities in response to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, after confirmed cases…
Sierra Metals executes turnaround plan
It’s not often that a mining company releases three preliminary economic assessments on three different mines in two months. But that’s what Sierra Metals (TSX: SMT; NYSE-AM: SMTS) accomplished in…
South America Snapshot: Lithium joins gold and silver as top targets
Higher commodity prices have a brought a fresh wave of exploration and pilot-stage mining to South America by Canadian-based juniors. While gold projects remain a favourite, silver and lithium are…
Sierra Metals sees exploration growth at its three underground mines
Sierra Metals (TSX: SMT) shares gained momentum after the company outlined its commitment to increase high-grade tonnage at its Yauricocha polymetallic mine in Peru, and Bolivar and Cusi mines in…