December 12, 2024

Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionism

Protectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for critical minerals, Verisk Maplecroft research shows.

December 11, 2024

Freeport requests environmental permission for $741m leaching project in Chile

A leaching project is being planned at the El Abra mine.

December 11, 2024

Chile copper firms begin talks on combining smelter efforts

Codelco and Enami are discussing the possibility of combining smelting capacity into a single project.

December 11, 2024

Chilean mining firms see 2025 copper output at 5.4-5.6mt

Chilean mining firms also expect copper prices to range between $4.2 and $4.5 per pound next year.

December 11, 2024

Mexico to review bill to ban open pit mining

The controversial bill, approved by the lower chamber of Congress in August, would also prohibit fracking and restrict water usage.

December 10, 2024

Copper output from Codelco flat in October, BHP’s Escondida rises

Codelco, the world's largest copper producer that is struggling to boost declining output, posted total production of 127,900 metric tons.

December 10, 2024

Chilean mine proposal could face Supreme Court review, environment minister says

Chile's Andes Iron has attempted for years to develop the $2.5 billion Dominga mine project in the Coquimbo region.

December 9, 2024

Anglo American’s El Soldado mine faces charges for environmental breaches in Chile

Anglo subsidiary faces possible revocation of its environmental permit, closure or a fine of over $12 million if it does not address the issues.

December 9, 2024

Jaguar Mining stock plunges after tailings pile slump forces Brazil mine shutdown

Jaguar expects a return to production to be no shorter than one month.

December 9, 2024

Lundin sells European mines to Boliden for up to $1.45 billion

Neves-Corvo in Portugal and Zinkgruvan in Sweden will nearly double Boliden’s zinc output and boost copper production by 43%.