March 19, 2018

Chile preparing new law to lure foreign investment: media

Pinera’s government has vowed to reactivate $50 billion in mining investments that it says have been held back by red tape.

March 19, 2018

Electric vehicles, higher prices to boost global copper output — report

Global copper output is expected to climb from 20.4 million tonnes this year to 28 million tonnes by 2027.

March 18, 2018

U.S. govt to accept metals tariffs exclusion requests from Monday

It could take up to 90 days to make determinations.

March 16, 2018

New Chile govt undecided on blocking SQM sale to China firms -official

Chile development agency Corfo filed a complaint last week to block the sale of a 32% stake in SQM to China's Tianqi Lithium or any related entities.

March 16, 2018

Poland’s KGHM targets rise in Chilean copper ore output

The miner expects daily copper ore output at its Chilean mine Sierra Gorda to increase by 18% next year from current levels.

March 16, 2018

World’s No. 1 copper miner Codelco made a $2.88 billion profit in 2017

Best performance in three years.

March 15, 2018

Canadian miner denounces illegal stoppage at Panamanian mine

“The dominant union, which represents the majority of workers, is not involved in the action,” an official statement reads.

March 15, 2018

Venezuela gold reserve value falls 14% in 2017

Gold now represents just under 70 per cent of the Central Bank's international reserves.

March 14, 2018

Chile’s Escondida invites union to early labor talks

Last year, a more than month-long strike at Escondida ended with workers opting to extend their previous contract through July 31 of this year instead of replacing it.

March 14, 2018

Pinochet’s son mining permit application causes controversy in Chile

The Mayor of the city of Quilpué rejected the proposal.