June 6, 2024

SolGold inks exploitation contract for Ecuador copper-gold project

The document outlines legal and financial terms and conditions required for the development of SolGold's flagship Cascabel project.

June 6, 2024

Pink sea pigs, transparent sea cucumbers discovered in area targeted by deep-sea miners

A 45-day expedition to the Clarion Clipperton Zone discovered several species not previously described by science.

June 6, 2024

Most energy and mining projects 20% over budget — study

About $1.5bn invested in energy transition-related projects are at risk through 2030, research from Bain & Company shows.

June 5, 2024

Chilean regulator aims for quick decision on Tianqi-SQM dispute

Tianqi has argued to the regulator that a shareholders' vote is needed to approve the SQM-Codelco agreement.

June 5, 2024

Brazilian gold mines linked to illegal use of 185 tonnes of mercury

The highly toxic metal was used to produce 127 tons of gold, reported in areas holding wildcat mining permits.

June 5, 2024

Antofagasta to invest $1.5bn for water transport system at Chile copper mine

Chile has suffered a 15-year drought.

June 5, 2024

De Beers aims to rebrand as top jewellery group

De Beers seeks becoming a leading luxury jewellery retailer as it reels from weak market conditions and the failed BHP bid for Anglo American.

June 5, 2024

BHP heads to mediation to avert strike at Spence copper mine

BHP requested that the Chilean government mediate in talks with union leaders after workers voted to strike.

June 4, 2024

Orbex, OASIS establish charter to standardize global supply chain emissions reporting

The initiative, the companies said, marks a significant step toward standardizing how emissions data is aggregated and reported, enhancing resource efficiency in the critical materials sectors.

June 4, 2024

Chile lithium project attracting plenty of interest, Enami says

The early-stage Altoandinos project is part of President Gabriel Boric’s agenda to open up new areas to lithium extraction in a bid to double output.