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.

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.

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.

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.

December 11, 2025

Antofagasta chief Arriagada reclaims role as ICMM chair

Ivan Arriagada previously served this role between 2022 and 2024.

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.

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.

December 10, 2025

Albemarle wraps up validation of lithium pilot plant in Chile

Lithium recovery exceeded 94% during stable operation.

December 10, 2025

Peru weighing agreement with US on critical minerals, minister says

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

December 10, 2025

Copper output from Codelco falls 14% in October

Meanwhile production at Escondida mine, the world's largest copper mine, climbed 11.7%.