January 8, 2026

Guyana oil and mining sectors gain as Venezuela risk eases

Lower regional risk is lifting Guyana’s natural resources appeal as investors reassess security and growth prospects.

January 8, 2026

AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040 — S&P

The consultancy warns new AI, defence and robotics uses could strain copper supply without major gains in mining and recycling.

January 7, 2026

Strike continues at Capstone Copper’s Mantoverde mine after negotiations fail

The union in a statement said it expected a lengthy strike and that the mine was almost completely shut down.

January 7, 2026

Codelco delivers on copper growth goal — by slimmest of margins

Codelco is targeting another modest increase this year, with output budgeted at 1.344 million tons.

January 7, 2026

Lundin Gold expects steady Ecuador mine annual output through 2028

Company expects to produce between 475,000 and 525,000 ounces of gold per year from 2026 to 2028 at its Fruta del Norte mine.

January 7, 2026

Venezuela shock lifts gold, but mining revival remains elusive

Gold hit $4,430/oz after Maduro’s capture, but analysts say decades of underinvestment and data gaps will deter miners.

January 6, 2026

Brazil’s iron ore exports hit annual record in 2025

One of the world's largest iron ore exporters has increased its shipments on both a boost in production as well as strong demand from China.

January 6, 2026

Wealth Minerals wins approval for lithium application in Chile

The mining ministry will present the company with a contract for an early-stage project in the Ollagüe salt flat.

January 6, 2026

Lithium Argentina hits forecast, seeks gov’t financing

Lithium Argentina shares reached a new 12-month high Tuesday afternoon.

January 6, 2026

Op-Ed: From Allende to Maduro – the price of resources and defiance

Across the Americas, control of copper and oil has shaped coups, interventions and the struggle for economic sovereignty.