May 14, 2024

Cochilco sees considerable increase in Chile’s copper price forecast

Going forward, Cochilco is "moderately optimistic" on how copper prices will evolve.

May 14, 2024

SolGold secures $10 million loan for Cascabel

Loan provides cash to support ongoing operations and flexibility to finalize a more comprehensive financing arrangement.

May 14, 2024

Codelco working to meet Q2 production goal, CEO says

The state-run copper miner is pushing to boost production up from its lowest in 25 years.

May 14, 2024

Anglo American to sell De Beers, Amplats to fend off BHP’s bid

Anglo plans to focus on copper while spinning out or selling its less profitable diamond, platinum, coal and nickel businesses.

May 13, 2024

Peru copper output flat in March, but up 3.5% in Q1 2024

March production edged down 0.1% compared to the same month in 2023, new ministry's data showed.

May 13, 2024

Peru zinc miner Volcan to avoid debt haircut, new owner says

On top of making payments in June and August, Volcan is at an advanced stage in talks to sell its non-core assets.

May 13, 2024

Chile truckers protest rising crime in threat to mine transport

There were no immediate reports of disruptions at Chile’s giant copper and lithium operations.

May 13, 2024

Freeport enters earn-in on Max Resource’s Cesar project in Colombia

According to Max, the Cesar project is host to one of the world's largest underexplored sedimentary copper-silver systems.

May 13, 2024

Top critical mineral miner CBMM sees opportunity in EV batteries

CBMM sold 600 tons of niobium oxide for batteries in scooters and other small vehicles last year as part of a test project.

May 12, 2024

Suppliers ask Newmont to reopen Cerro Negro mine in Argentina

Newmont’s Cerro Negro operation was shut down on April 10, following the death of two workers.