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.

February 4, 2025

Wealth Minerals, Indigenous community form partnership on Kuska lithium project

Kuska covers 105 sq. km. of the Ollagüe Salar, which represents one of the first six locations earmarked by the Chilean government for lithium development.