March 11, 2026 Chile mining sector faces policy test under Kast government The new president, who took office today, promises tougher security and faster approvals, but investors are watching for real reform.
March 5, 2026 Critical minerals drive new commodity supercycle: Sprott Energy security and electrification are reshaping markets, pushing strategic metals like copper and uranium to the forefront.
February 24, 2026 Chile’s right-wing pivot puts mining policy under the microscope Second installment of our LatAm series: Chile’s new govt to test copper, lithium, critical minerals future.
February 12, 2026 South America seen as West’s safest minerals bet: Report New risk data suggests the region offers a rare mix of large reserves, political stability and pro-West alignment.
February 6, 2026 How Rio–Glencore talks fell apart In the end it wasn't about copper, iron ore or coal, but who was paying more.
February 5, 2026 Rio Tinto, Glencore scrap mining mega-merger Deal collapse ends years of on-off talks, despite leadership changes and hopes of creating a copper powerhouse.
February 4, 2026 Ivanhoe in talks to send Congo zinc to US stockpile Discussions with Gecamines and Mercuria would send Kipushi zinc and critical metals into a new US stockpiling effort.
January 27, 2026 Bolivia’s lithium gamble tests US realignment in Latin America In a new series, MINING.COM explores mining, power, and the Trump administration's strategy in Latin America, starting with Bolivia.
January 21, 2026 President-elect Kast stuns miners with Chile ministry merge A late cabinet shift rattled investors, reversed a mining appointment and reignited debate over Chile’s investment climate.
January 21, 2026 Rio Tinto copper output rises as merger talks loom Strong iron ore shipments and Oyu Tolgoi’s copper surge steadied results, but analysts question chasing Glencore at cycle highs.
Peru approves environmental study for $3.4B Buenaventura copper project Executives at Buenaventura have said Trapiche should become one of the company's most important copper projects. March 11, 2026 | 10:16 am
