June 1, 2023

Newmont to invest $540 million in Cerro Negro mine in Argentina

Last year, Cerro Negro generated more than $500 million in exports.

June 1, 2023

Samarco reaches deal with certain creditors over debt restructuring framework

Vale said Samarco should emerge from the recovery process with a "lean capital structure".

June 1, 2023

Tsingshan says Argentina lithium plan with Eramet to total $1.7 billion

China's top nickel producer urged the Argentinian government to introduce more policies and measures related to investment.

June 1, 2023

Appian, Dectronic to jointly build 20 solar plants in Brazil

The solar power plants will initially be located in the mining-rich state of Minas Gerais, which has ideal conditions and fiscal incentives.

May 31, 2023

Argentina says Chinese miner latest to bet big on lithium riches

Tibet Summit Resources plans to develop a pair of lithium projects in northwest Argentina.

May 31, 2023

Zijin urges Colombia to protect gold mine after attack

One worker was shot Monday, and on Tuesday vehicles were incinerated, prompting an evacuation of the Buritica mine.

May 31, 2023

Codelco shuts Ventanas smelter in move towards sustainable mining

Environmentalists have called Quintero and its surroundings a "sacrifice zone" for repeated pollution incidents.

May 31, 2023

Glencore plans $1.5 billion investment to expand Antapaccay copper mine in Peru

Miner is pushing forward the "Coroccohuayco" project to extend the mine's lifespan by decades.

May 30, 2023

Chile wants to start lithium negotiations with Albemarle soon

Chile's government launched a plan in April to gain a majority stake in new lithium projects considered strategic, as well as in the current operations in the Atacama.

May 30, 2023

Peru seen losing title of no. 2 copper producer soon to Congo

While Peru has 18 mining projects in its pipeline, only one of those may be developed in the short term.