July 3, 2025

Ero Copper’s Tucumã mine in Brazil reaches commercial production

Tucumã produced about 6,400 tonnes of copper in the second quarter, including about 2,000 tonnes during the second half of June.

July 2, 2025

Lupaka Gold skyrockets on arbitration win against Peru

In the arbitral tribunal's decision this week, the Peruvian government was ordered to pay Lupaka $65 million.

July 2, 2025

Vale cuts forecast for iron ore agglomerates output amid market weakness

Vale said that the change reflected current market conditions for pellets.

July 2, 2025

Chile cuts mining permitting times by up to 70%

Government expects law to reduce permit processing times without lowering environmental or regulatory standards.

July 1, 2025

Peru copper transport disrupted as informal miners block roads

While on-site operations are unaffected by the protests, transport of semi-processed copper from MMG’s Las Bambas and Hudbay’s Constancia have been interrupted.

July 1, 2025

Chile lithium expansion cleared by little-known nuclear agency

The Chilean Nuclear Energy Commission signed off on a proposal that clears the way for a major lithium expansion over the coming decades.

July 1, 2025

Codelco secures lithium quota needed for SQM partnership

Chile's nuclear energy regulator CCHEN approved an initial extraction of 2.5 million metric tons of lithium metal equivalent from 2031 to 2060.

June 30, 2025

Critical minerals to top Modi’s agenda in five-nation tour

Narendra Modi plans to visit Ghana, Namibia, Brazil, Argentina and Trinidad & Tobago starting Wednesday.

June 30, 2025

Codelco sticks to SQM lithium deadline as deal opposition mounts

Codelco says it is on track to finalize a landmark deal with SQM well before the next government takes office next year.

June 30, 2025

Chile delivers biggest copper output this year in tight market

Chile’s biggest monthly haul since December comes as mines recover from a series of operational setbacks and declining ore quality.