December 19, 2025

Chilean regulator to launch ‘unprecedented’ audit of Codelco-SQM lithium deal

The regulator said that it was prevented from ruling on most of the claims due to previous court rulings.

December 18, 2025

MEGAMINES: Top 10 most capital intensive bulk mining projects

When these stomach-churning capital outlays start to produce returns, they do so in spades and over generations.

December 18, 2025

Argentina’s cradle of Malbec wine is warming up to copper mining

The San Jorge copper-gold project, controlled by Zug-based Zonda Metals, would be a first for Mendoza.

December 18, 2025

Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction

The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.

December 17, 2025

Tiernan Gold set to debut on TSX Venture Exchange

Tiernan Gold heads to the TSXV with a flagship Chile project and Hochschild as its top shareholder.

December 17, 2025

Global lithium prices spike but remain below 2024 average, says Cochilco

The average price to date is $9,306/ton, 24% lower than the $12,296 registered in 2024.

December 17, 2025

Copper’s next shortage is structural, not hype: analyst

BloombergNEF sees copper deficits from 2026 as demand surges, supply lags and geopolitics reshapes global markets.

December 16, 2025

Glencore purchase is latest in flurry of Peru copper dealmaking

Glencore is stepping up its presence in Peru as part of a plan to almost double its copper output globally.

December 16, 2025

Pan Pacific Copper sells stake in Peruvian mine to Glencore

The sale is part of JX's effort to reorient its portfolio toward its advanced materials business.

December 16, 2025

Ecuador eyes 2026 tender for $3B Llurimagua copper project

Ecuador plans a 2026 tender for Llurimagua as copper M&A accelerates and past JV disputes shape the project’s next phase.