September 26, 2023

Peru is approaching peak copper — for now — as new mines stall

Output from the world’s biggest copper supplier after Chile this year jumped 20% through July from the same period in 2022.

September 26, 2023

Lithium boom in Argentina hinges on politics, Zijin unit says

Argentina is currently the fourth-biggest producer of lithium.

September 26, 2023

Peru to keep copper and investments flowing with unrest in check

The blockades that disrupted copper shipments and mine supplies late last year and early this year have been cleared.

September 26, 2023

BHP to make Peru the ‘protagonist’ of its South American exploration strategy

The company will make an investment of $12 million to redouble its efforts in Peru.

September 26, 2023

Codelco to meet obligations as financials deteriorate

The world's largest copper producer will meet its financial obligations despite headwinds from operational problems and high levels of debt and investments, JPMorgan said.

September 26, 2023

Vale and Port of Açu sign deal for potential low-carbon iron ore complex

The plan is to develop a hot briquette iron plant that would make high iron content compact bricks to supply steel mills.

September 26, 2023

Brazil’s Mura people back Amazon potash mine

Based on consultations, several hundred Mura people voted in support of the project being constructed and operated by Brazil Potash’s local unit Potássio do Brasil.

September 26, 2023

CleanTech Lithium to kick off production at second Chile mine in 2027

The company will progress project development in stages and begin production one year after its more advanced Laguna Verde opens in 2026.

September 25, 2023

New Pacific Metals raising $26 million to advance Bolivia projects

Both Silvercorp Metals and Pan American Silver, current shareholders of the company, have expressed their desire to participate in the offering.

September 25, 2023

Panama union workers block highways over First Quantum copper mine contract

The contract is under discussion in Panama’s legislative commerce committee.