August 29, 2025

Column: A quiet revolution is unfolding in the mining sector

Ore grades at existing copper mines are steadily falling, big new discoveries are becoming rarer and development times can stretch up to a decade.

August 29, 2025

Luca Mining expands Tahuehueto mine with Fresnillo land deal

The Humaya 3 mining concession surrounds Luca’s Tahuehueto mine in Durango, expanding the land package by more than 25%.

August 28, 2025

Marimaca Copper targets 2026 build start on delivering DFS

The DFS outlines a 13-year, open-pit, heap-leach copper project near Antofagasta.

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.