August 10, 2023

Antofagasta profit jumps despite lower copper prices, boosts dividend

Antofagasta increased its interim dividend to 11.7 cents per share from 9.2 cents last year, after posting a 7.5% rise in half-year profit .

August 9, 2023

Ford shuts down in Brazil, and China’s top EV maker comes to the rescue

The resurrection of the former Ford plant represents the grand industrial ambitions of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

August 9, 2023

Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes

New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.

August 9, 2023

Ecuador’s President asks court to resume environmental consultations

Popular referendums, halted since last week, are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador.

August 9, 2023

Gerdau reveals details of its $653 million investment plan in Brazil

SRK has certified the presence of 476 million metric tons of proven and probable iron ore reserves in the Miguel Burnier mine.

August 8, 2023

Bolivia eyes lithium mining investment from Brazil’s Petrobras

Petrobras has signaled interest in Bolivia's lithium-rich salt flats with an eye toward industrial-scale projects.

August 8, 2023

Peru copper output grows in first half of 2023, up 22% in June

Copper output was hit earlier this year after nationwide protests, but mining conglomerate Grupo Mexico has been upbeat.

August 8, 2023

Lithium Chile reports NPV of $1.1 billion for Arizaro project in Argentina

The Arizaro project is currently undergoing the second phase of its development, with the goal of establishing a measured resource.

August 7, 2023

Chile copper recovery remains elusive as July exports drop

Chilean operations continue to endure project delays and mine-specific setbacks that have restrained production for the past year and a half.  

August 7, 2023

Vale loses bid to block BHP’s London lawsuit in Brazil dam case

More than 720,000 Brazilians are suing BHP over the 2015 collapse of the Fundao dam, which was owned and operated by the Samarco joint venture between BHP and Vale.