June 27, 2024

Chile’s copper miners will need more energy, water to keep up production, Cochilco says

Miners will increasingly get their energy from renewable sources, which are set to make up nearly 80% of the energy supply by 2026.

June 27, 2024

Disputed Sigma Lithium land has ‘probable’ reserves, study shows

The mineral rights for the land have been caught up in a legal dispute between Sigma CEO Ana Cabral and her ex-husband Calvyn Gardner, a former co-CEO.

June 27, 2024

Antofagasta lowers copper treatment fees for some Chinese smelters

The miner has agreed a sharp reduction to copper treatment and refining charges to $23.25 a metric ton and $2.325 cents a pound.

June 27, 2024

Vale expects to regain Onca Puma and Sossego copper mine licences

Both licenses are expected to be reinstated within 48 hours.

June 27, 2024

AngloGold boosts investment in Brazil as it mulls Corrego’s fate

While it is investing $198m in the country this year, AngloGold may still sell its Córrego do Sítio gold complex.

June 26, 2024

SQM plans to choose lithium extraction technology by next year

The use of DLE technologies is a core part of SQM's long-awaited joint venture agreement with state-controlled Codelco.

June 26, 2024

New Pacific shifts focus to social issues after robust Silver Sand prefeasibility

New Pacific has entered discussions with illegal artisanal miners working its flagship Silver Sand silver project in Bolivia.

June 26, 2024

Codelco copper output falls behind target in May, document shows

The mining firm, which has yet to publicly release data for May, produced 103,100 metric tons of the red metal in the month.

June 26, 2024

Top four iron ore miners’ carbon emissions reduction promises

Rio Tinto's Vale's, BHP's and Fortescue's net zero targets.

June 26, 2024

Capstone produces first saleable copper concentrate at MVDP in Chile

The MVDP is expected to enable the mine to process 236 million tonnes of copper sulphide reserves over a life of 20 years.