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

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.

Colombia to launch copper exploration round with eight qualified firms

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.

BHP, Rio advance projects in boost to Argentina mining ambitions

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.

Korean study unlocks Latin America lithium playbook

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.

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

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.

Antofagasta chief Arriagada reclaims role as ICMM chair

December 11, 2025

Antofagasta chief Arriagada reclaims role as ICMM chair

Ivan Arriagada previously served this role between 2022 and 2024.

Chile’s weekend runoff puts Codelco future at stake

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.

Chile raises mining investment forecast through 2034 to $105 billion

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.

Albemarle wraps up validation of lithium pilot plant in Chile

December 10, 2025

Albemarle wraps up validation of lithium pilot plant in Chile

Lithium recovery exceeded 94% during stable operation.

Peru weighing agreement with US on critical minerals, minister says

December 10, 2025

Peru weighing agreement with US on critical minerals, minister says

Peru is the world's third-largest copper producer.

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Wealth Minerals wins approval for lithium application in Chile

Wealth Minerals wins approval for lithium application in Chile

The mining ministry will present the company with a contract for an early-stage project in the Ollagüe salt flat.

January 06, 2026 | 02:11 pm

Lithium Argentina hits forecast, seeks gov’t financing

Lithium Argentina hits forecast, seeks gov’t financing

Lithium Argentina shares reached a new 12-month high Tuesday afternoon.

January 06, 2026 | 01:29 pm

Op-Ed: From Allende to Maduro – the price of resources and defiance

Op-Ed: From Allende to Maduro – the price of resources and defiance

Across the Americas, control of copper and oil has shaped coups, interventions and the struggle for economic sovereignty.

January 06, 2026 | 12:03 pm

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