September 3, 2024

Argentina ships gold bars abroad to be financially certified

Once certified, the gold could eventually be used as collateral to obtain financing.

September 2, 2024

Bolivian state lithium firm YLB replaces CEO

Bolivian state lithium miner YLB has named Omar Alarcon the firm's new chief executive, state news channel Television Boliviana said on Monday, replacing predecessor Karla Calderon.

September 2, 2024

Teck announces new business structure, leadership team post coal exit

The new company structure will revolve around two regional business units, North America and Latin America.

August 31, 2024

Power Nickel taps into Chile’s copper secrets with Fleet Space tech

The tool has been deployed across Power Nickel's Zulema, Palo Negro and Tierra de Oro sites, uncovering significant faulting and new geological structures.

August 30, 2024

YPF eyes sale of lithium unit as focus narrows on shale ramp-up

Under new management, YPF is instead entirely focused on ramping up production in the Vaca Muerta.

August 30, 2024

Brazil BNDES to fund Sigma’s second lithium concentrate plant

Investment will be used to increase lithium production in Grota do Cirilo by 250,000 tonnes per year.

August 29, 2024

US, Peru sign memorandum of understanding for cooperation on critical minerals

The memorandum sets the direction for further collaboration in sector governance, investment, and global supply chain security.

August 29, 2024

Cordoba Minerals bags Alacran permit approval in Colombia

Designated a ‘project of national interest,’ the Alacran open pit is set to be Colombia’s largest copper mine.

August 29, 2024

Rio Tinto, Eramet, BYD eligible for Chile’s Altoandinos lithium project

Enami aims to formalize a public-private partnership by March 2025.

August 29, 2024

Lithium startups bet on high demand in battery-powered future

A new crop of startups are working on novel ways of producing the valuable metal.