April 15, 2024

Peru economy grows more than expected in February on mining gains

Larger copper, gold and molybdenum volumes boosted metals mining just over 17%, according to government statistics.

April 15, 2024

Chile probes for lithium exploration interest, aims for five projects

Economy minister Nicolas Grau said the country is hoping to develop between 3 and 5 new lithium projects.

April 15, 2024

Horizonte Minerals fails to secure financing, considering mine sale

The company considers selling its Brazilian nickel mine amidst low prices and supply surplus from Indonesia.

April 15, 2024

Vale operations in Brazil now 100% renewable energy-powered

The world's top iron ore and nickel miner said that 100% of the electricity used in its local operations last year came from green sources.

April 15, 2024

Copper output at Codelco set to rise this year, CESCO says

Codelco is aiming to produce between 1.325 million and 1.390 million metric tons of copper this year.

April 15, 2024

Codelco can do more if given a better partner for the Atacama salt flat

Codelco, Chile's top copper producer, has entered the lithium business mandated by the country's national lithium strategy, unveiled in 2023.

April 14, 2024

Illegal workers arrested at Posco Argentina operation

The illegal workers had entered Argentina under tourist visas and started working for the mining company at the Güemes Industrial Park.

April 14, 2024

Elder hurt in clash between Argentinian Indigenous community, police over mining project

Representatives from the Peñas Negras Indigenous community clashed with heavily armed police officers over the weekend.

April 12, 2024

An eye-watering squeeze in copper ore is firing up the bulls

An index of deals compiled by CRU shows the discount for copper ore – known as treatment and refining charges – has fallen to a record low in data going…

April 12, 2024

SolGold reaches deal with Ecuador on Cascabel development, financing

Deal clears up doubts about the project’s future, but it does not unveil any specifics related to the terms and conditions.