April 17, 2023

Vale looking for copper in Peru as demand for EV metals surges

The mining giant has at least two very early-stage projects ongoing in the exploration stage after abandoning a third one.

April 17, 2023

Chile moves ahead with public-private lithium model via Codelco

Codelco and Enami will represent the state in new lithium projects.

April 17, 2023

Sigma Lithium begins production at Grota do Cirilo project in Brazil

An inaugural shipment of about 15,000 tonnes is expected in May.

April 17, 2023

Teck attracts interest from Vale, Anglo American and Freeport

The three global miners are among at least six companies that have reportedly approached Teck on transactions post-split.

April 16, 2023

Venezuelan military destroys illegal mining operation in the Amazon

The Venezuelan military destroyed what they call a “logistic system” of illegal mining in the Yapacana national park.

April 14, 2023

Fitch sees scope for ‘digestible’ tax hike on Chile copper mines

Chile can raise the tax burden for copper producers by about 5 percentage points without significantly affecting the industry, according to Fitch Ratings.

April 14, 2023

MMG mining copper at capacity in Peru and trimming stockpiles after protests

Stockpiles of semi-processed copper at the Las Bambas mine site are “being progressively reduced,” the company said.

April 14, 2023

Codelco hires Hartree’s head of Chile for refined copper role

Francisco Zuniga will join Codelco in May after almost two years at Hartree Partners LP.

April 14, 2023

Mexico’s mining law overhaul could cost $9 billion in coming years, says mining chamber

The head of Mexico's mining chamber issued a stark warning against the proposal, saying it could cost the country up to 420,000 direct jobs.

April 14, 2023

Lundin’s bid for Chilean copper hints at returning investor optimism

Analysts see Lundin move as an indication that investors may be regaining confidence in the world no.1 copper-producing country.