September 5, 2024

First Majestic to expand in Mexico with $970m Gatos Silver buy

Move hands First Majestic a group of high-grade, large silver deposits in the Los Gatos district of Mexico’s Chihuahua state. 

September 4, 2024

Video: How the world’s first fully traceable tin mine works  

The San Rafael mine in Peru produces 12% of the world's tin.

September 4, 2024

Chile’s top court rejects Tianqi appeal to halt SQM-Codelco deal

Tianqi argued that the joint venture between SQM and Codelco should be submitted to shareholder approval.

September 4, 2024

Bolivia shortlists four companies to develop lithium pilot plants

China's CBC, Italy's Protecno, France's Eramet and Australia's Eau Lithium have made it to the second round of the tender.

September 4, 2024

Glencore’s Peru boss Soyer to step down after Volcan sale

Glencore's head of Peruvian operations is stepping down from her position.

September 3, 2024

Codelco bids $500 million for stake in key Chile copper mine

The proposal to acquire a 10% stake in the Quebrada Blanca mine from fellow state firm Enami is reportedly before the latter’s board.

September 3, 2024

Cerro de Pasco Resources sells Santander zinc mine in Peru

In June 2023 the operation underwent curtailment due to weak zinc prices.  

September 3, 2024

G Mining declares commercial production at Tocantinzinho gold mine in Brazil

The milestone was achieved following 30 consecutive days of operations.

September 3, 2024

Brazil miner MRN gets initial licence to extend life of bauxite project

The company is backed by both Glencore and Rio Tinto.

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.