December 12, 2024

Rio Tinto to invest $2.5 billion to expand Rincon lithium project

Rincon is the company's first commercial-scale lithium operation.

December 12, 2024

Argentina mining chamber says exports up slightly this year, likely flat in 2025

Argentina's mining exports are expected to rise nearly 6% this year.

December 12, 2024

Rio Tinto chief pledges response after harassment class action

Jakob Stausholm said he is "devastated" over the news of sexual harassment lawsuits against the company.

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.