August 31, 2023

Minsur to invest at least $2bn as it expands copper, tin operations

This includes an investment of $1.8 billion in the Justa mine.

August 31, 2023

Vale starts producing test loads of iron ore briquettes

The product will help steelmakers cut their carbon emissions up to 10%.

August 31, 2023

Top investors seek damages from Glencore over prospectus claims

Almost 200 funds are seeking compensation for losses they allegedly suffered because of Glencore’s "untrue statements" and omissions.

August 30, 2023

Eloro releases inferred estimate containing 1.15 billion oz. silver equivalent

The potentially open pittable inferred resource is 541 million tonnes at 0.69% zinc, 0.28% lead, and 13.6 grams silver per tonne for an NSR value of $20.32 per tonne.

August 30, 2023

Codelco woes mount with potential rating cut by Moody’s

Moody’s Investors Service potential downgrade adds to Codelco's worries, including rising debt, declining ore grades and inflation.

August 30, 2023

BHP mulls taking Escondida underground

BHP is studying ways to offset an expected drop in copper grades in Chile, including a new concentrator and taking Escondida underground.

August 29, 2023

Vale considers taking steel decarbonization model to US, Brazil

Under the proposal, Vale would build briquetting plants that would feed third-party direct reduction facilities on the same site.

August 29, 2023

China zooms in on Latin America, Africa in critical minerals race — report

China is expected to continue building its influence over key minerals such as lithium and cobalt across the developing world, according to S&P Global.

August 29, 2023

Peru slashes growth outlook amid falling copper investment

Though metals mining and production is expected to grow 7.0% this year, private investment - largely in mining - is expected to drop 4.5% this year.

August 29, 2023

Dundee Precious receives court decision that reaffirms its Ecuador mining concession

For years, the Loma Larga project has faced strong opposition from local indigenous groups and communities.