August 4, 2023

Capstone building copper-cobalt district in Chile

By integrating the Mantoverde and Santo Domingo mines it expects to churn out 200,000t of copper and 6,000t of battery-grade cobalt a year.

August 3, 2023

China Baowu wants new models of cooperation with Vale

The world's largest steelmaker hopes to keep a stable iron ore supply with a reasonable price.

August 2, 2023

Solitario Resources stock lifted by Newmont investment

Newmont has become its largest controlling shareholder following a $1.8m investment.

August 2, 2023

Codelco sees copper output bottoming out with recovery in sight

Its chairman said the $3.5 billion to $4 billion a year Codelco is spending will ensure production over the next five decades.

August 2, 2023

Jaguar Mining buys IAMGOLD’s Brazilian assets for $9 million

Jaguar's principal operating assets are currently all located within the Iron Quadrangle, a prolific greenstone belt in Minas Gerais.

August 2, 2023

Hochschild granted key permit for Inmaculada mine in Peru

The permit, valid for 20 years, allows Hochschild to resume exploration and develop high-grade reserves and resources at the property.

August 2, 2023

Ecuador court halts referendums on mining, oil projects

Popular referendums are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador.

August 1, 2023

Chile fines Lundin mine $9 million for environmental infractions

The Caserones copper mine has been fined the equivalent of $9 million for serious water-use violations.

August 1, 2023

Codelco requests permit for $2.5 billion Ministro Hales mine extension

The project aims to boost production capacity of copper concentrate from the current 700,000 metric tons a year to 830,000 tons.

August 1, 2023

Lithium Americas shareholders approve split

The new Lithium Americas will own the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada, while Lithium Argentina will focus on the assets held in the South American country.