December 5, 2023

China can’t control the price of iron ore, Vale CEO says

“The rule of the economics are going to drive the price, the rule meaning supply and demand,” said Vale CEO Bartolomeo.

December 5, 2023

Codelco’s production falls 5.7% in October – Cochilco

The world's largest miner of the metal has struggled with operational issues and high debt.

December 5, 2023

Vale offers iron ore price support with steady output plan

Nickel production was estimated at 160,000 to 175,000 tons next year, against some 165,000 tons in 2023.

December 4, 2023

Top Chinese lithium producers to fund Atlas project in Brazil

The company will partner with Chengxin and Yahua, suppliers of lithium hydroxide to Tesla, BYD, and LG.

December 4, 2023

Peru’s deadly gold mine attack highlights growing security risk, costs

The latest attack at Poderosa has highlighted a growing risk for miners in the Andean nation.

December 4, 2023

Ivanhoe Electric to acquire remaining interest in Peru-focused Kaizen Discovery

Kaizen's main asset is the Pinaya copper-gold project in southeastern Peru.

December 4, 2023

Chilean startup to scale-up tech to boost copper production and save water

Ceibo is promising to improve copper production with less water.

December 3, 2023

Peru simplifies procedures for approval of environmental studies, water use permits

A supreme decree orders the simplification of environmental certification procedures and water use permits required for mining exploration.

December 3, 2023

First Quantum asks government for clarity on future of Cobre Panama’s workers

The Canadian miner issued a communiqué informing employees that it is uncertain how many people will be able to continue working at the operation.

December 3, 2023

Nine dead in Peru’s Poderosa mine after armed men raid

Peru’s national police took control of the mine, seized weapons, and detained seven suspects of the deadly attack.