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%.
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am
Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am