July 30, 2024

Codelco working very hard to boost copper output, CEO says

He added that Saudi Arabia mining officials who he met with the day before showed interest in Codelco's Maricunga lithium project.

July 30, 2024

BHP, Lundin grab Filo in $3bn South American copper deal

BHP and Lundin are creating a 50/50 JV that will own Filo del Sol, spanning the Argentina-Chile border, and the Josemaría copper project.

July 29, 2024

Saudis see Codelco as good option for lithium partnership

Codelco is navigating one of the most challenging periods in its nearly 50-year history after a series of setbacks at projects and mines.

July 29, 2024

South Star’s Brazil graphite mine to begin production in September

The Phase 1 plant has the capacity to produce approximately 12,000 tonnes per year of natural flake graphite concentrates.

July 29, 2024

The future of deep sea mining hinges on a contentious election

International Seabed Authority head incumbent Michael Lodge faces Leticia Carvalho, a Brazilian ocean scientist.

July 29, 2024

Union at BHP’s Escondida mine urges rejection of contract offer, strike possible

The union and BHP have repeatedly clashed due to work stoppages, pressure to increase production and complaints about worker safety.

July 29, 2024

BHP’s Spence copper mine in Chile now fully autonomous

Spence copper mine in Chile has celebrated three months of being BHP’s first fully autonomous operation, with zero incidents.

July 28, 2024

Peru 2024 GDP growth should surpass 3.1%, president says

The Tia Maria mine should bring Arequipa some 400 million soles ($108 million) a year, Dina Boluarte said.

July 27, 2024

Tianqi appeals Chile ruling on SQM-Codelco lithium deal

The partnership would grant SQM the ability to extract lithium in the prized Atacama salt flat through 2060.

July 26, 2024

Video: Abra Silver focuses on Jack find in Argentina

Abra is drilling to expand its Diablillos project with a focus on the high-grade Jack deposit,