December 7, 2025

Opinion: Awakening the Argentine giant

A lack of copper mining in Argentina has nothing to do with geology and all to do with politics.

December 5, 2025

Codelco, Rio Tinto push forward lithium venture, easing jitters

Companies met this week to discuss the early-stage Maricunga lithium project, as well as two copper exploration project in Chile.

December 5, 2025

Big-spending SQM joins Chile’s hybrid bond boom

Lithium giant has become the third Chilean company to sell hybrid notes in the local market in the past four months.

December 5, 2025

Peru’s informal diggers get permit extension through next year

Temporary permits are meant to allow small-scale diggers to continue working while they formalize their operations.

December 5, 2025

Adani, Hindalco seek Peru copper assets as demand surges

India, the world's fastest-growing major economy, has urged its mining companies to invest overseas.

December 4, 2025

Serra Verde cuts short China offtake deals, approached by Western firms

Privately-held Serra Verde renegotiated the Chinese deals and now they conclude at the end of next year.

December 4, 2025

Eramet eyes manganese, lithium growth in turnaround plan

Company had been pressured by weak metal prices, production setbacks and the buyout of its lithium partner in Argentina.

December 4, 2025

Rio Tinto targets $10B assets selloff as Trott resets the miner

Rio Tinto’s new CEO pushes a sweeping overhaul aimed at tightening costs, simplifying business structures and boosting long-term growth.

December 3, 2025

Codelco and Glencore to jointly advance major copper smelter in Chile

Glencore will conduct a pre-feasibility study, aiming to finalize the deal by mid-next year, with construction starting in 2030.

December 3, 2025

Glencore to restart production at Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina

Alumbrera, in the northern province of Catamarca, will likely kick off production by the first half of 2028, Glencore said.