November 26, 2024

Ecuador mineral exports could fall by some 20% this year, says official

Mining exports were worth $3.3 billion for Ecuador in 2023.

November 26, 2024

Bolivia says China’s CBC to invest $1 billion in lithium plants

The government will take a 51% stake in the project, to be located in the Uyuni salt flat in southwest Bolivia.

November 26, 2024

Trump’s tariff threat to top trading partners roils markets

Trump said he would impose additional 10% tariffs on goods from China and 25% tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada.

November 25, 2024

Chinalco could invest $426 million in Suriname bauxite project

If approved by parliament, Chinalco could begin construction by the middle of next year.

November 25, 2024

Peru’s small miners block highways, camp outside Congress demanding registry extension

Analyst says that there are strong competing interests between Congress and small-scale miners that could escalate.

November 25, 2024

Aldebaran Resources stock hits new high on significant resource boost

The company has begun working towards the first PEA on the Altar project, to be completed in the second quarter of 2025.

November 22, 2024

Mining’s old guard needs strong medicine

A new report details subpar investor returns in the mining industry over the last decade, particularly big cap diversified companies which have not adapted to new realities.

November 22, 2024

Filo expands copper-gold Aurora zone in Argentina amid sale

Nine drill rigs are working a 30,000-35,000 metre program, with results feeding into future resource estimates.

November 22, 2024

BHP bets billions on Chile mines to face global copper crunch

BHP detailed to investors this week plans to spend $10.7 billion to $14.7 billion within about 10 years.

November 22, 2024

Panama’s President blames previous gov’t for First Quantum mine crisis

The Cobre Panama mine paid the price for the accumulated national discontent, said President José Raúl Mulino.