July 28, 2025

Chile will ask US to include copper within broader trade talks

Monday marks the start of a third round of talks between Chilean officials and the office of the US Trade Representative.

July 28, 2025

Torex Gold buys Prime Mining in $327M Mexico expansion

The deal increases Torex's gold resources by 32% to 6.2M ounces and diversifies its portfolio with more silver exposure.

July 25, 2025

Brazil producers look to halt pig iron output as US tariff threat crimps demand

Brazil is the US’s largest supplier of the material.

July 24, 2025

Teck setbacks in Chile underscore copper supply struggles

The sprawling Quebrada Blanca open-pit operation in the high Andes is grappling with tailings storage issues.

July 24, 2025

Peru seizes black market mercury bound for illegal gold mines

The seizure appears to be the largest on record in the Amazon region of South America where illegal gold mining is widespread.

July 23, 2025

Argentina approves Galan Lithium for incentives scheme, but rejects Ganfeng

Galan Lithium's project at the Hombre Muerto salt flat is the sixth investment to be approved for RIGI benefits.

July 23, 2025

Chile bumps up copper price forecast, flags lagging Collahuasi output

Finance Minister Mario Marcel has upped the government forecast for average copper prices for this year to $4.28 per pound.

July 23, 2025

Colombia threatens to alter Glencore contract over Israel coal exports

The Latin American nation had suspended exports of the fuel source to Israel over its assault on the Gaza Strip.

July 23, 2025

G Mining wins court approval to advance Gurupi project in Brazil

Gurupi represents the third asset in the company's project pipeline.

July 23, 2025

Lab-grown gems put squeeze on diamond mining industry

Cheap man-made diamonds are making life harder for miners, flooding the market with gems nearly indistinguishable from natural ones.