January 27, 2026 How long would critical minerals last in a supply shock? Strategic reserves look reassuring, but most major economies would run short of key minerals within weeks of a disruption.
January 27, 2026 Vale halts two units after water overflow triggers permit suspension Vale reaffirmed its 2026 iron ore production guidance, but analysts said the suspension was negative.
January 27, 2026 Bolivia’s lithium gamble tests US realignment in Latin America In a new series, MINING.COM explores mining, power, and the Trump administration's strategy in Latin America, starting with Bolivia.
January 26, 2026 Vale faces renewed safety concerns after mine water overflows The incidents, near the towns of Ouro Preto and Congonhas, left no injuries, the companies and Minas Gerais' government said.
January 26, 2026 Pope Leo XIV urges ethical mining in Vatican talks Catholic Church leader met with mining giants at the Vatican to advocate for ethics, workers' rights, and environmental care.
January 26, 2026 Rio2 pours first gold at Fenix mine in Chile Rio2 has poured first gold at its Fenix mine in Chile as the company shifts from construction into full operations.
January 25, 2026 Vale mine overflow sends water into competitor’s site Company said it is investigating an overflow of water with sediment in a pit at the Fabrica mine.
January 25, 2026 Finning says labor pact reached to end blockade of road to Chile’s Escondida, Zaldivar mines Members of Union No. 2 at Finning had been on strike since the beginning of the month.
January 24, 2026 Union at Chile’s Mantoverde mine says company avoiding talks to end strike Workers have been on strike at the mine since January 2 after talks over new labour contracts broke down.
January 23, 2026 Striking workers disrupt access to Chile’s Escondida, Zaldivar copper mines The workers, who have been on strike since the beginning of the month, have launched intermittent blocks in the La Negra industrial sector.
Grupo Mexico targets US expansion on copper boom The firm said its Asarco unit was proceeding with plans to reopen and renovate its mothbolled Hayden smelter in Arizona and the Amarillo refinery in Texas. January 28, 2026 | 11:10 am
