March 9, 2023 Peru mining firms’ logistics at risk from extended protests, analyst says Fitch Ratings warned of possible lack of supplies and issues transporting ore to ports.
March 9, 2023 Lithium Chile confirms buyer interest in its assets following stock halt The South America-focused lithium miner has three active projects.
March 8, 2023 Panama and First Quantum agree on details for copper mine contract The new contract guarantees a minimum annual income of $375 million to the Central American government.
March 7, 2023 “Lithium OPEC” in South America could drive away investment, says Sigma Lithium CEO Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Brazil would cooperate to expand their processing capacity, open battery plants and make EVs locally.
March 7, 2023 Peru to unleash stranded copper with roadblocks largely cleared Peru expects shipments of commodities will begin to normalize within days as the nation’s worst street protests in decades ease.
March 7, 2023 Argentina moves to stop wetlands bill from foiling lithium boom The country has been working on legislation to protect its wetlands amid sprawling fires often blamed on farmers.
March 7, 2023 Major copper producers unveil plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050 The International Copper Association's (ICA) roadmap has set a target for members to cut emissions by 30% to 40% by 2030.
March 7, 2023 Fresnillo halves dividend as inflation hits profit The world’s top silver producer and Mexico’s largest gold miner declared a dividend of 13.3 cents per share, down 51% from a year prior.
March 6, 2023 Argentina’s copper rush lures top power generator Central Puerto The Buenos Aires-based firm is looking at three projects — in San Juan, Santa Cruz and Salta provinces — and has received partnership interest from a mining company.
March 6, 2023 Codelco looking to get delayed project back on track The Chilean state-owned firm had envisaged turning its mainly underground Salvador mine into an open pit by first half of 2023.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
