May 28, 2023

New ‘Copper Board’ aims to boost Argentina’s copper projects

A new ‘Copper Board’ launched in Argentina aims to push for $22 billion in investments to benefit copper projects in the western provinces of Catamarca, Salta and San Juan.

May 27, 2023

Chile sees lithium plan expanding trade ties, foreign investment

President Gabriel Boric’s administration is in talks with more than 40 investors interested in investing in Chile's lithium industry.

May 26, 2023

Codelco and SQM to meet next week to discuss state control

The two companies have outlined the main topics of negotiation and agreed to meet regularly.

May 26, 2023

Deep-sea mining may affect thousands of new species found in hotspot

Scientists have identified more than 5,500 entirely new species in the CCZ of the Pacific Ocean, an area targeted by deep-sea miners.

May 25, 2023

C-suite interviews: Eloro Resources CEO Tom Larsen and VP, exploration Bill Pearson

Eloro Resources chief executive officer and executive vice president, exploration tell Global Business Reports about the geological potential of its Iska Iska tin project in Bolivia.

May 25, 2023

RANKED: World’s top copper producers in 2022

Santiago-headquartered Chilean state miner Codelco holds top spot.

May 25, 2023

Pending approval of First Quantum deal with Panama haunts miner

Analysts say First Quantum's credit ratings will improve once the agreement over Cobre Panama copper mine is formalized.

May 25, 2023

Billionaire Friedland says copper market weakness is temporary

The note of confidence from Friedland comes after China’s economic activity disappointed expectations since strict pandemic restrictions were removed late last year.

May 24, 2023

Union at Chile’s Centinela copper mine accepts offer to avoid strike

Union accepted Antofagasta's contract negotiations.

May 24, 2023

Codelco sees ‘urgency’ to reach agreement with SQM this year

Codelco chairman Maximo Pacheco said that he expects to give news in the "coming days".