March 27, 2024 Chile opens 26 lithium salt flats to private companies Tender process for the lithium-rich flats, excluding Atacama and Maricunga, will start in April and is expected to conclude in July.
March 26, 2024 Mako Mining expands into South America with deal to acquire Goldsource This acquisition, says Mako, creates a "clear path to over 100,000 ounces per year of gold production."
March 25, 2024 Macron looks to regulate illegal gold mining in French Guiana Emmanuel Macron said France was considering drafting a plan within three months for areas with important gold reserves.
March 25, 2024 Vale to negotiate financing with US government for iron ore briquette plant Vale said it will negotiate an award for up to $282.9 million for the project.
March 25, 2024 SQM spars with China partner over Codelco deal Tianqi acquired a near-quarter share of SQM in 2018 for $4.1 billion amid concerns the deal could give Tianqi a near monopoly over the global lithium market.
March 25, 2024 Nexa Resources eyes expansion in Peru It's the second application for a concession Nexa has submitted in the last eight days and it targets the mineral-rich Cajamarca region.
March 24, 2024 Criminals’ attempt to kidnap Peruvian miners quashed The Pataz Unified Command detained three men who attempted to kidnap a group of miners in the La Libertad region, northwestern Peru.
March 24, 2024 Ecuadorian human rights organization denounces criminalization of anti-mining protest Ecuador’s Ecumenical Human Rights Commission denounced law enforcement agents' criminalization of anti-mining protests.
March 23, 2024 Fortescue eyes developing its copper assets, not looking at Cobre Panama "When we feel the time is right, we'll pull the trigger," Andrew Forrest said during a visit to Beijing.
March 22, 2024 Human rights court orders Peru to pay damages to mining town The court ruled the state failed to comply with its duty to regulate and supervise La Oroya Metallurgical Complex, which was active for nearly a century.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
