August 20, 2025

SQM boosts lithium supply plans as prices flick higher

Lithium has suffered from a severe global glut that has hammered prices, although output cuts in China have fueled a recent rebound.

August 20, 2025

Nexa Resources restores full operations at Cerro Pasco

Operations at Atacocha and El Porvenir were briefly suspended due to blockades by members of the San Juan de Milpo community.

August 20, 2025

Viridis unveils 200Mt initial reserve for Brazil rare earth project

According to Viridis, the company is positioned to become the first producer of refined rare earths in Brazil.

August 20, 2025

US urged to tackle illicit gold boom fueled by soaring price

An illegal gold mining and trafficking boom in several South American nations has become a crisis.

August 19, 2025

Argentina’s Gualcamayo gold mine eyes $665M investment under incentive program

The company aims to produce 120,000 ounces of gold annually.

August 19, 2025

Turkish billionaire strikes $465 million BHP Brazil mine deal

The group has been looking to sell the Brazilian copper and gold assets it acquired with the takeover of Oz Minerals.

August 18, 2025

BHP posts five-year low profit on weaker iron ore prices

The world's largest listed miner reported an underlying attributable profit of $10.16 billion, missing the Visible Alpha consensus of $10.22 billion.

August 18, 2025

Chile says lithium contract approved for state-run Altoandinos project with Rio Tinto

EMAMI will partner with global miner Rio on the project.

August 18, 2025

Glencore seeks $13 billion in incentives for Argentina copper projects

The company is seeking benefits offered under the government program for El Pachon in San Juan province and Agua Rica in Catamarca.

August 18, 2025

Peru’s copper production rises in June backed by Chinese firms

Production at the Las Bambas mines, controlled by MMG, rose 63.5%.