Chile mining sector faces policy test under Kast government The new president, who took office on March 11, promises tougher security and faster approvals, but investors are watching for real reform. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 11, 2026 | 3:00 am
Critical Metals approves $30M for Tanbreez rare earths Funding targets drilling, engineering and infrastructure as Western nations seek alternatives to Chinese supply chains. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2026 | 5:36 am
Mongolia presses Rio Tinto for bigger Oyu Tolgoi cut The government seeks earlier dividends and a larger revenue share as talks reopen over the $18B copper mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2026 | 3:49 am
Phoenix Copper fires chair, CFO over secret payments Internal probe revealed millions in undisclosed transactions tied to fundraising deals, prompting governance overhaul. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2026 | 4:58 am
Trafigura inks 10-year lithium deal with Smackover Offtake deal with the Standard Lithium-Equinor JV signals growing push to secure domestic battery materials supply in North America. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2026 | 3:47 am