June 15, 2022

Bolivia again delays announcement on lithium mining tie-ups

Meanwhile, none of the short-listed firms have exploited lithium at a commercial scale before.

June 15, 2022

Moody’s warns Chile constitution uncertainty could hit mining investment

Analyst Barbara Mattos explained that a ban on activities around glaciers could potentially impact 20-25% of current copper production.

June 15, 2022

Anglo American to stop using fresh water at Los Bronces by 2030

The $3.3 billion project has been criticized for its impact on water availability in the populous capital region.

June 15, 2022

Antofagasta sees full-year production at bottom end on Los Pelambres issues

The Chile-focused miner now expects full-year output to reach the bottom end of its previous guidance of 660 - 690,000 tonnes.

June 14, 2022

Antofagasta provides resource estimates for Encierro, Cachorro deposits in Chile

Antofagasta has released the inaugural resource estimate on its Encierro project and a resource update on the Cachorro project.

June 14, 2022

Workers at Codelco threaten strike over lack of investment at smelter

Codelco last week said it stopped its Ventanas smelter and refinery to carry out maintenance after authorities declared an environmental emergency.

June 14, 2022

Salazar, Adventus earmark $270m for Ecuador copper-gold project

Pre-construction work at the Curipamba-El Domo copper and gold project is expected to begin this year and construction in Q2 2023.

June 14, 2022

PDAC 2022: Colombia pushes diversification of mining sector as presidential vote looms

Colombia has been trying to diversify its mining sector away from thermal coal.

June 14, 2022

Samarco, creditors to discuss restructuring proposals on June 21

Creditors rejected the company's last proposal on April 18 and filed an alternative plan a month later.

June 13, 2022

Argentina offers tax sweeteners to encourage fledgling copper sector

Argentina said it would introduce a new optional tax regime for copper producers that could potentially lower export duties.