August 24, 2024

Peru’s gold exports to India set to hit record high, says official

In 2023, India became the second biggest buyer of Peru's gold and it should invest in new gold mining projects in the South American country.

August 24, 2024

Lundin copper miners accept new offer, ending Chile strike

A breakthrough would enable a resumption of normal operations at a mine that churned out 137,100 tons last year.

August 23, 2024

Vale estimates cost for carbon-free mining and steelmaking at over $1 trillion

Vale's CFO said that the biggest challenge is to reduce the cost of the energy transition.

August 23, 2024

BHP’s return to Argentina marks new hope for untapped copper mines

A new incentive regime for mining in Argentina is attracting major players.

August 23, 2024

Gold Fields slumps after cutting output target for second time

Gold Fields' profit slumped to $320.7 million in the first half of this year, compared with about $458 million last year.

August 23, 2024

Samarco expects to reach 60% of output capacity by year-end

The company has been gradually resuming activities since late 2020 after the collapse of a tailings dam in Mariana.

August 22, 2024

US inks critical minerals cooperation deal with Argentina

The United States has been looking to shift its supply chains of key metals to avoid dependence on China.

August 22, 2024

Codelco could face $8 million fine for tailings dam violations

The company has ten days to submit a compliance plan and an additional five days to appeal.

August 22, 2024

Copper is flooding into US as flash-squeeze chaos reverberates

The huge dislocation between global prices saw the US import about 91,000 tons in July alone, the third-largest monthly amount in the last decade.

August 22, 2024

Lithium mining is slowly sinking Chile’s Atacama salt flat, study shows

Chile's Atacama salt flat is sinking at a rate of 1 to 2 centimeters per year due to lithium brine extraction.