December 6, 2023 Chile targets million-tonne copper boost in tightening market President Gabriel Boric has set a goal of raising Chile’s production by 1.04 million metric tons by 2026.
December 6, 2023 New approach aims to detoxify artisanal gold mining A new approach to detoxifying artisanal gold mining aims to help miners keep their livelihoods while reducing associated health risks.
December 5, 2023 Deadly attack spurs plea for Peru crackdown on unlicensed mines The industry is laying part of the blame on temporary permits known in Peru as Reinfo, a registry that allows informal miners to operate with some legal protections while they…
December 5, 2023 Investors are seeing past 75% lithium price plunge, Chile’s Enami says The state-owned ore processing company said it will be in a position to choose a partner for a sprawling lithium project by mid next year.
December 5, 2023 Antofagasta, union begin mediation to avoid strike The nearly 400 employees represented by a Centinela workers union last month overwhelmingly rejected a contract proposal from Antofagasta.
December 5, 2023 Chilean copper smelter project drawing interest from China Officials from state company Enami met with authorities and company representatives in China last month to discuss a $1.4 billion project to overhaul Enami’s smelter.
December 5, 2023 China can’t control the price of iron ore, Vale CEO says “The rule of the economics are going to drive the price, the rule meaning supply and demand,” said Vale CEO Bartolomeo.
December 5, 2023 Codelco’s production falls 5.7% in October – Cochilco The world's largest miner of the metal has struggled with operational issues and high debt.
December 5, 2023 Vale offers iron ore price support with steady output plan Nickel production was estimated at 160,000 to 175,000 tons next year, against some 165,000 tons in 2023.
December 4, 2023 Top Chinese lithium producers to fund Atlas project in Brazil The company will partner with Chengxin and Yahua, suppliers of lithium hydroxide to Tesla, BYD, and LG.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
