October 2, 2024

New Vale CEO set to earn up to $11 million annually

About 80% of Gustavo Pimenta’s compensation is tied to achieving specific targets.

October 2, 2024

Gold Fields adopts space technology to boost exploration in Chile

It will apply Australia’s Fleet Space technology to boost exploration efforts at its Salares Norte gold mine in northern Chile.

October 1, 2024

Capstone achieves commercial production at MVDP, releases feasibility for optimized project

Capstone now plans to begin construction of the MV Optimized project following acceptance of its environmental permit application.

October 1, 2024

Chilean economy seen growing 2.7% in 2025 as mining recovers

Investment in 2025 should climb 5.9% as projects from the private sector pour in.

October 1, 2024

Gold prices and poverty fuel illegal mining in Peru’s Amazon

Illegal mining has spread across Peru's Amazon region and the Andes since the Covid-19 pandemic sent the economy into recession.

October 1, 2024

Vale, GEP partner to set Brazilian green hydrogen sector

They will assess the feasibility of building a green hydrogen plant in Brazil, which would eventually supply one of Vale’s mega hubs.

September 30, 2024

BHP projects copper demand to rise by 1 million tonnes annually until 2035

The company estimates that $250 billion in investment will be required over the next decade to address the widening gap between copper supply and demand.

September 30, 2024

Top copper supplier Chile posts best monthly output of this year

Production is starting to recover in Chile as Codelco overcomes disruptions at mines and delays at development projects.

September 30, 2024

Codelco’s copper output has begun to recover, chairman says

Over the past year, the Chilean state-owned company has seen its output tumble to the lowest in decades.

September 30, 2024

Teck CEO says to remain focused on organic growth

Jonathan Price said the company is developing several mining projects, but will monitor the market.