May 18, 2023

Marimaca Copper’s resource revamp lobs it into the ‘globally significant’ arena, says CEO

Namesake project in the Antofagasta region now has measured and indicated oxide resources totalling 200 million tonnes grading 0.45% copper for 900,000 tonnes of metal.

May 18, 2023

SQM to start lithium talks with Codelco in coming weeks, says CEO

SQM saw its lithium sales volumes slip 15% over the first three months of 2023.

May 18, 2023

KGHM sees extra viable mining pits at its biggest mine in Chile

The company can verify four more viable mining pits in its flagship Sierra Gorda copper and molybdenum mine.

May 18, 2023

Miners in Chile to pay more taxes as long-awaited reform approved

The bill increasing the government's take only needs the signature of President Gabriel Boric, who has publicly backed it, to become law.

May 17, 2023

Sherritt International reports second fatality at Cuba mine in a month

An employee died at its Moa joint venture mine in Cuba.

May 17, 2023

Chile’s Cochilco to oversee lithium strategy to boost state control

Cochilco currently regulates and oversees the country's copper industry.

May 17, 2023

EU nears critical materials agreements with Argentina and Chile

Preliminary memorandums of understanding could be signed during the next four months, according to the European Commission.

May 17, 2023

Discovery-geared Collective Mining pries more porphyry secrets from Guayabales

Colombia-focused explorer has made four notable discoveries, including the Apollo high-grade porphyry system.

May 17, 2023

Centinela mine’s union head says sides far apart in talks to avoid strike

Mediation will last until May 22, and a strike could start during the first shift on May 23.

May 17, 2023

Wheaton acquires Lumina’s Cangrejos project gold stream

Wheaton will get 6.6% of the payable gold from Cangrejos until 700,000 ounces has been delivered, and 4.4% thereafter.