January 19, 2024

Brazil negotiates mining investments with Saudi Arabia – minister

The two countries are in discussions over investments in sustainable mining and energy transition, as stated by the Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy.

January 19, 2024

First Quantum Minerals exploring rights issue to ease debt

The company has also hired BMO Capital markets to sell some of its smaller mines such as Las Cruces in Spain.

January 19, 2024

Codelco reaches agreement with Minister Hales mine supervisors

Ministro Hales suffered a pit wall collapse at the end of 2021, a situation that's still impacting the mine's operations.

January 18, 2024

Korea battery makers eye Chile lithium investments to supply US

InvestChile, the South American nation’s foreign investment promotion body, has held meetings with representatives from multiple Korean companies.

January 18, 2024

Gold miners bring fresh wave of suffering to Brazil’s Yanomami

Brazil is losing the upper hand in its battle to save the Yanomami Indigenous people.

January 18, 2024

Codelco to invest $720 million more in Chuquicamata copper mine

Chuquicamata Subterranea is an ambitious project to extend the open-pit copper mine's lifespan.

January 18, 2024

Fortuna produces record AuEq ounces in 2023, but faces silver decline, higher costs

Silver production, however, saw a 15% decline due to decreased production at the San Jose mine Mexico.

January 17, 2024

Vale considers shorter CEO term for Bartolomeo

According to Valor Econômico, the federal government is attempting to appoint former Brazilian Minister of Finance Guido Mantega as a Vale executive director.

January 17, 2024

China’s CBC increases stake in Bolivia lithium mining

The agreement provides for a further $90 million investment.

January 17, 2024

Lithium venture in Chile in talks with EV firms to invest in mine project

A joint venture valued at $1.5 billion to $2 billion that wants to become Chile’s third lithium producer is in talks with investors to bankroll its project.