August 8, 2025

Argentina’s copper dreams need infrastructure – but who will build it?

Eight copper projects in Argentina could bring total mining export value to $15.4 billion by 2030.

August 8, 2025

Aura Minerals quits Canada for Nasdaq

The South America-focused gold and copper miner is done with investors in Canada.

August 8, 2025

Lula plans new ‘national sovereignty’ policy for strategic minerals

Currently, Brazil lacks a complete mapping of its mineral wealth, Lula said.

August 8, 2025

Barrick sells Chile gold project to Boroo for $50M

The Singapore unit of Boroo will also pay a 0.5% net smelter return royalty on gold and silver until 2 million ounces are produced.

August 7, 2025

Codelco collapse was likely caused by mining rather than nature

The probable scenario being used inside Codelco is that the incident was caused by geological stresses resulting from the project’s own extraction processes.

August 7, 2025

BHP, Vale offer $1.4 billion settlement in UK lawsuit over Brazil dam disaster, FT reports

The offer was reportedly made during a June meeting in New York with Pogust Goodhead, the British law firm representing the claimants.

August 7, 2025

Copper price gains on Chinese demand, Chilean supply risks

China reported an unexpected surge in both imports and exports in July.

August 6, 2025

Codelco seeks restart at Chilean copper mine after collapse

The state-run copper miner is looking to resume mining in areas of the El Teniente complex unaffected by a collapse that killed six people.

August 6, 2025

Brazil’s July iron ore exports hit record volumes

Brazil exported 41.1 million metric tons of iron ore in July, breaking the country's previous record of 39.5 million tons set in December 2015.

August 6, 2025

Copper market to feel impact of accident in Chile as plants shut

The shutdowns will reduce output of the metal used in wiring, electronics and construction by about 30,000 metric tons a month, a quarter of Codelco’s production.