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.

August 28, 2024

CHART: Peru’s phat copper pipeline

Plugging the coming structural supply gap won't be possible without reviving copper investment in Peru.

August 28, 2024

Vale’s new CEO to focus on boosting iron ore despite weak demand

Iron ore futures have fallen nearly 30% this year and are hovering around $100 a metric ton.

August 28, 2024

G Mining receives operating licences for Tocantinzinho gold project in Brazil

Licenses were the final permitting milestone needed for commercial operations, which are expected to begin in the second half of 2024.