May 23, 2024 SQM expects to close Codelco lithium deal by May 31 deadline Some analysts had cautioned the deal could be delayed after an earlier deadline was extended two months due to complexities in the negotiation.
May 23, 2024 Aris Mining gains controlling stake in Soto Norte project Aris is starting a pre-feasibility study for the new development plan, which it expects to complete by early 2025.
May 23, 2024 Troubled Peru copper mine starts expansion work in supply boost Las Bambas has for years operated well below its annual capacity of 400,000 tons due to a torrent of community protests.
May 23, 2024 SQM swings to $870 million loss on sinking prices, tax ruling Data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence suggests that global prices have fallen by more than 80%, dragged by weaker demand for EVs.
May 22, 2024 First Quantum seeks to speed up Peru projects after Panama debacle The miner controls the La Granja project, worth at least $2.5 billion, and the $1.86 billion Haquira project.
May 22, 2024 Record gold and copper prices are also a boon for illegal mining in Peru Illegal mining had become a “huge challenge” and that the government was working on a bill to create a new framework for small miners.
May 22, 2024 Southern Copper aims to boost Peru output by 520,000t in 8-10 years Southern Copper operates the Cuajone and Toquepala mines in Peru.
May 22, 2024 Copper frenzy draws mining giants to Argentina after Milei’s reforms Argentina could be a major supplier by 2035.
May 22, 2024 Anglo American rejects BHP’s third bid, extends deadline Anglo has left the door open for BHP as it agreed to grant it a one-week extension to table a binding offer.
May 22, 2024 Anglo’s second largest investor demands BHP bid revision Petition by South Africa's Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which owns a roughly 7% stake in Anglo, comes just hours before bid deadline.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
