October 4, 2022

Union at Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine expects labour deal to avoid strike

Talks formally begin on Wednesday.

October 4, 2022

Chile copper production down 10.2% in August

Production from state-owned giant Codelco fell 29.6% on a year-on-year basis.

October 4, 2022

Brazilian iron ore exports hit highest monthly volume in two years

Iron ore exports increased 8.7% in September compared to the same month last year.

October 4, 2022

Desalination plant delays to cost Antofagasta 30,000 tonnes of copper

Antofagasta said it will announce the impact on copper production guidance for 2023, when publishing Q3 production figures on October 19.

October 3, 2022

ANIMATION: Race is on for global lithium mining domination

Visualize the world's top lithium producing countries since 2012 and forecasts for winners and losers out to 2031.

October 3, 2022

Minera Alamos shares 111% IRR for Cerro de Oro gold project in Mexico

Average annual gold output will be 60,000 to 70,000 oz. in years one through four, and about 60,000 oz. annually over the life of the project.

October 2, 2022

Los Pelambres union members vote in favour of strike action

Antofagasta has four days to ask the Labour Department for mediation.

September 30, 2022

Peru proposes ‘new approach’ to mining to combat economic disparities, conflicts

Prime Minister Anibal Torres said during a conference between executives of large mining firms that the new "attitude" aimed to promote local and foreign investment.

September 30, 2022

Copper mining has a new champion in veteran Peruvian economist

In a presentation at Perumin, finance minister Kurt Burneo reiterated the policy priorities that have endeared him to the industry, such as maintaining tax rates, offering fiscal benefits and cutting…

September 29, 2022

Vale announces reorganization of Brazil base metals business

Miner will transfer its copper assets in the country to Salobo Metais SA and its nickel assets to a new venture it will form.