December 15, 2025

SME warns 2026 may reset US mining’s global role

Policy reform, security risks and workforce gaps will shape whether US mining momentum turns into lasting global strength in 2026.

December 14, 2025

Equinox sells Brazilian operations to CMOC for over $1B

The asset sale, says Equinox CEO Darren Hall, is a "pivotal step" that positions the company as a pure North American-focused gold producer.

December 12, 2025

Illegal miners are digging gold at a $4.8B Newmont site in Peru

Newmont is the latest global company to face informal miners.

December 12, 2025

Colombia to launch copper exploration round with eight qualified firms

Colombia will offer 14 areas for copper production and exploration, ANM President Lina Franco said.

December 12, 2025

BHP, Rio advance projects in boost to Argentina mining ambitions

The Vicuña joint venture between BHP and Lundin Mining filed for the tax, customs and currency exchange benefits offered under the RIGI program.

December 12, 2025

Korean study unlocks Latin America lithium playbook

Research explains why lithium-rich Latin American countries took different policy paths despite similar incentives for stronger state control.

December 12, 2025

SolGold weighs higher $1.1B Jiangxi bid as copper M&A heats up

A successful acquisition would give JCC full control of SolGold's Cascabel project, a major undeveloped copper-gold resource.

December 11, 2025

Antofagasta chief Arriagada reclaims role as ICMM chair

Ivan Arriagada previously served this role between 2022 and 2024.

December 11, 2025

Chile’s weekend runoff puts Codelco future at stake

Chile’s polarizing presidential runoff will determine how the country restores its struggling mining engine and tackles security.

December 11, 2025

Chile raises mining investment forecast through 2034 to $105 billion

The increase represents the highest investment forecast since the 2016-2025 period.