December 21, 2025

Over 60% of critical minerals demand met through global trade: IEF

The IEF report predicts global demand for copper, nickel, cobalt, lithium and rare earths rising from 28 million tonnes in 2021 to nearly 41 million by 2040.

December 19, 2025

Chile regulator approves Codelco-SQM lithium deal hours after announcing audit

The resolution comes hours after the top regulator announced it would launch an "unprecedented audit".

December 19, 2025

Antofagasta agrees zero copper processing charges for 2026 with Chinese smelter

The deal compares to charges of $21.25 a ton and 2.125 cents per lb for 2025 agreed last December.

December 19, 2025

Chilean regulator to launch ‘unprecedented’ audit of Codelco-SQM lithium deal

The regulator said that it was prevented from ruling on most of the claims due to previous court rulings.

December 18, 2025

MEGAMINES: Top 10 most capital intensive bulk mining projects

When these stomach-churning capital outlays start to produce returns, they do so in spades and over generations.

December 18, 2025

Argentina’s cradle of Malbec wine is warming up to copper mining

The San Jorge copper-gold project, controlled by Zug-based Zonda Metals, would be a first for Mendoza.

December 18, 2025

Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction

The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.

December 17, 2025

Tiernan Gold set to debut on TSX Venture Exchange

Tiernan Gold heads to the TSXV with a flagship Chile project and Hochschild as its top shareholder.

December 17, 2025

Global lithium prices spike but remain below 2024 average, says Cochilco

The average price to date is $9,306/ton, 24% lower than the $12,296 registered in 2024.

December 17, 2025

Copper’s next shortage is structural, not hype: analyst

BloombergNEF sees copper deficits from 2026 as demand surges, supply lags and geopolitics reshapes global markets.