February 9, 2025 Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation The US President said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on Tuesday or Wednesday, to take effect almost immediately.
February 7, 2025 Copper production from Chile rose nearly 5% last year Production from BHP's Escondida mine, the world's largest copper mine, increased 51% in December.
February 7, 2025 Bolivia defends central bank gold buying against laundering accusations The bank has met all traceability requirements, allowing it to purchase and refine more than 18 metric tons since May 2023.
February 7, 2025 Rio2 begins construction of Fenix gold mine in Chile Fenix represents one of the largest undeveloped gold oxide, heap leach projects in the Americas.
February 7, 2025 Endeavour Silver nears completion of Terronera project in Mexico The miner expects Terronera to be ready for full commissioning in early Q2 2025.
February 6, 2025 Vale takes full control of Baovale iron ore project The Baovale joint venture was established by the Brazilian mining giant and Baosteel in 2001 to run the Agua Limpa mine.
February 6, 2025 Cochilco expects copper price to be $4.25/lb through 2026 Chile's state copper commission raised its 2025 price to $4.25 from $3.85 last May.
February 6, 2025 Seven bidders battle for Chile’s lithium mining contracts The government will unveil the successful bidders for projects targeting six salt flats by the end of March.
February 5, 2025 Video: Supreme Court should overturn mining ban, says Panama’s Mining Chamber Director of the Mining Chamber of Panama says unemployment has risen across the country after the Cobre Panama mine closure.
February 5, 2025 Lithium Energy granted final permit for project in Argentina The EIA approvals cover the Central and Northern blocks of the project, which host the majority of Solaroz’s existing lithium resources.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
