August 28, 2025

Vale, Brazil fail to reach deal for railway concessions renegotiation

Vale said the contracts for the Carajas and Vitoria-a-Minas railway concessions, which in 2020 had been extended until 2057, remain in effect.

August 28, 2025

Untapped lithium riches are in crosshairs of Bolivian candidate

If he wins an Oct. 19 runoff, Jorge Quiroga plans to ensure competitive bidding processes and loosen state control.

August 28, 2025

Codelco-SQM lithium deal to close before Boric’s 2026 exit, minister says

Some presidential contenders have said they would review the deal or scrap it altogether.

August 28, 2025

American Lithium wins legal battle over Peruvian uranium concessions

The decision ends what it considers to be an "unnecessary legal process" initiated seven years ago by Peru's mining ministry.

August 27, 2025

Hochschild Mining plunges after slashing Mara Rosa guidance

The mine experienced a challenging first half of the year, with operations impacted by heavier-than-usual seasonal rainfall.

August 27, 2025

Escondida mine union warns of self-driving truck accidents

BHP announced in July it had fully implemented autonomous operations for 33 trucks and eight drills.

August 27, 2025

Rio Tinto overhaul cuts to three units, axes execs, reviews mines

Rio Tinto’s new boss Simon Trott is merging divisions, reviewing mineral assets and signalling more tough choices ahead.

August 26, 2025

US group calls for Washington to investigate MMG nickel deal

The American Iron and Steel Institute has asked the White House to intervene in a $500M deal in Brazil.

August 26, 2025

Giustra-backed mining firm teams up with informal miners in Colombia

Aris Mining will be helped to navigate the country’s illicit gold boom via some unusual agreements.

August 25, 2025

Chile regulator raises bar to restart zones shuttered by Codelco mine collapse

The company will now have to have a monitoring and control plan overseeing the safety of mining operations in all of its underground deposits.