May 30, 2024

Codelco reaches collective agreement with unions

The miner reached a collective contract agreement with two workers' unions representing employees at its Andina mine.

May 28, 2024

Copper price: the squeeze has been squoze 

A deeper copper price correction is likely and a new report makes predictions of $40,000/t seem even sillier than they were a week ago. 

May 28, 2024

Video: McEwen aims to build copper industry’s ‘jewel’ at Los Azules in Argentina

Mining entrepreneur envisions the project with advanced mining facilities, a hotel and visitor’s centre blending into the landscape.

May 28, 2024

Vale moves closer to deal for Onca Puma nickel mine to resume operations

Onca Puma, which has an estimated annual nominal capacity of 27,000 tonnes, had its operating licence suspended earlier this year.

May 26, 2024

Chile to launch public consultation on tailings regulation

Chile will launch a public consultation to modify Supreme Decree No. 248, which regulates tailings deposit design, construction, operation and closure.

May 24, 2024

Aura buys two projects near Matupá gold property in Brazil

The new two projects are located within a 50 km radius of Matupá and the X1 deposit, and have the same type of mineralization.

May 24, 2024

Newmont reopens Argentina’s Cerro negro gold mine

The gold mine, located in the southern Argentinian province of Santa Cruz, is one of Newmont’s key operations in South America.

May 23, 2024

Ranked: The world’s largest lithium producers in 2023

Australia, Chile, and China—accounted for 88% of lithium production last year.

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.