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,

July 26, 2024

Indigenous groups block Vale’s Carajás Railroad in Pará

The miner has an injunction to release the Carajás Railroad, used to transport iron ore produced from the Northern System.

July 26, 2024

Vale on track to hit top end of iron ore guidance, CEO says

Vale guidance for iron ore production in 2024 is between 310 million and 320 million tonnes.

July 26, 2024

Codelco says output falls 8% in first half of 2024

Coldelco has said this year's output should top the 1.325 million tons produced last year.

July 25, 2024

Vale says Q2 net profit triples, iron ore sales up

The net profit was 65% higher than in the first quarter, when it totaled $1.68 billion.