March 8, 2024 BHP becomes first miner in Chile to exceed 40% female representation In 2016, BHP had only 17.5% female workers globally and today employs 1,509 women at Escondida mine alone.
March 7, 2024 US backs Australian, Brazil rare earths projects for up to $850 million If confirmed, this would be the first ever US investment in an Australian rare earths project.
March 7, 2024 Vale ex-president could escape Brumadinho homicide charges Fábio Schvartsman claims no connection to dam breach.
March 7, 2024 Brazil’s CSN net profit soars on mining performance CSN's net profit jumped by more than fourfold in the fourth quarter.
March 7, 2024 Fortuna Silver takes $90.6m charge on Mexican mine closure It will cease activities at its San José mine in Mexico this year, six months earlier than planned, due to rising costs and depleted reserves.
March 7, 2024 Deep-sea mining could cost $500 billion in value destruction, study says The report "How to lose half a trillion" says that mining the seafloor could cost the industry $30 to $132 billion in value destruction.
March 6, 2024 US imposes preliminary duties on aluminum extrusions from China, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey The duties range from 1.45% to 169.66%, varying by country.
March 6, 2024 SolGold soars on $3.2bn investment, largest in Ecuador history Committed funds add to a previous $311 million the company vowed to invest in its Cascabel copper-gold project.
March 5, 2024 Lithium Chile farms out four properties to Eramet Eramet is expected to carry out a three-phased exploration program on these properties over the next 3-4 years.
March 5, 2024 Future of First Quantum mine is for the people of Panama to decide, US official says Panama holds presidential elections in May, and the future of Cobre Panama mine has emerged as a flash point among opponents and supporters of the mine.
US proposed SECURE Act aims to offset China’s grip on critical minerals Bill would establish a Strategic Resilience Reserve to support domestic production and processing of minerals vital to electrification, clean energy and national defense. January 20, 2026 | 01:11 pm
