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April 7, 2025

Atacama indigenous peoples seek participation in Codelco-SQM lithium venture

For Atacama’s Indigenous communities, being at the table is not just symbolic—it’s a critical way to ensure that economic growth does not come at the cost of environmental degradation or cultural erasure.

April 5, 2025

China hits back at US tariffs with rare earth export controls

China dominates the complex and dirty refining process for rare earths, which are common in the earth’s crust, and controls mining and output via a quota system that it has progressively tightened.

April 5, 2025

Endeavour Silver expands into Peru with $145M mine acquisition

The Kolpa mine is a fully funded primary silver mine located approximately 74 km south of Huancavelica City

April 4, 2025

Chilean copper exports to U.S. avoid Trump’s new tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imports from 95 countries, but Chilean copper exports will remain exempt. This exemption positions Chile as a more competitive supplier in the U.S. market, especially amid rising tensions with other major exporters like China.

April 4, 2025

Chile strengthens mining ties with India during Boric's presidential tour

Chile and India have strengthened their mining partnership through new cooperation agreements during President Gabriel Boric's state visit, focusing on technology exchange, investment, and strategic mineral supply.

April 3, 2025

American Battery Technology Doubles Quarterly Production at Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility

Increase in production capacity has been supported by implementing 24/7 continuous operations and enhancing manufacturing operations throughput at its facility.

April 2, 2025

OCIM acquires full ownership of Chala One and Kori One gold processing plants in Perú

This acquisition further strengthens OCIM’s presence in Latin America and underlines its commitment to responsible gold sourcing, local development, and sustainable mining practices.

April 2, 2025

Lithium Americas reaches final investment decision for Thacker Pass lithium mine

The project not only strengthens the U.S. battery supply chain but also aligns with the government’s clean energy goals and GM’s commitment to an all-electric future.

April 1, 2025

Aris boosts gold production in Colombia

Aris Mining (TSX: ARIS; NYSE: ARMN) says expansion of its two Colombian mines will start delivering increased output as soon as this year.

April 1, 2025

Russia, US in talks over rare earth JVs

The US Geological Survey estimates Russia’s reserves of rare earth metals at 3.8 million tonnes, but Moscow claims the actual figure is significantly higher.

April 1, 2025

Sigma Lithium misses earnings but sales surge

Sigma Lithium reaffirmed its goal of doubling production capacity of carbon-neutral lithium concentrate by the end of the year to approximately 520,000 tonnes.

April 1, 2025

Copper tariffs at two-week low, but China data support

Data released on Monday revealed that China's manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest rate in an entire year in March.

April 1, 2025

Freeport-McMoRan lowers first-quarter gold sales forecast

Analysts expect the company to post an adjusted profit of 22 cents per share for the first quarter, according to data compiled by LSEG.

April 1, 2025

First Quantum pulls back from arbitration on Panama copper mine

The government ordered it to shut in December 2023 amid sweeping anti-mining protests and political upheaval.

April 1, 2025

Vale to receive $1 billion in Alianca Energia JV deal

Vale became sole owner of Alianca last year, when it paid 2.7 billion reais for the 45% stake held by power firm Cemig, with whom it launched the venture in 2013.

April 1, 2025

Codelco regains title as world’s top copper producer

Chief Executive Officer Ruben Alvarado of Codelco said the company is overhauling everything from geological modelling, to mining technology, to beneficiation processes

April 1, 2025

China’s foreign mining investment sets record

Regionally, China’s engagement has been strong in various African countries, Bolivia and Chile in Latin America, and Indonesia, the report shows.

March 31, 2025

Chile’s mining production drops 6.6% in February due to decline in copper processing

The Mining Production Index fell for the third consecutive month, mainly dragged down by metallic copper and reduced lithium activity, according to data from Chile’s National Statistics Institute (INE).

March 29, 2025

Gold hits new high as Goldman sees $3,300

The new projection, says Goldman analysts Lina Thomas and Daan Struyven, reflects a pick-up in gold purchase by central banks, which have bought over 1,000 tonnes for three straight years and are on track to repeat the same feat in 2025.

March 29, 2025

TMC has carried out exploratory mining expeditions to the Clarion-Clipperton Zone

Professor Daniel Jones of NOC, said that to tackle the question of recovery from deep-sea mining, it is necessary to first look at available evidence and use old mining tests to help understand long-term impacts.

March 28, 2025

Gold price soars to all-time high as Goldman Sachs raises forecast to $3,300

Gold hits record levels amid rising trade tensions and safe-haven demand.

March 28, 2025

Copper price hits record high as market eyes $12,000 milestone amid tariff buzz

With supply constraints tightening and geopolitical developments accelerating policy shifts, copper is firmly in the spotlight—positioning itself as one of 2025’s top-performing commodities.

March 27, 2025

Challenger Gold secures first US$2M drawdown from US$20M toll milling finance facility

The initial US$2M (~AUD $3.2M) Tranche 1 proceeds will be used for early works associated with preparation for mining to support Toll Milling, general corporate overheads and working capital.

March 27, 2025

Blue Sky Uranium launches new JV company to advance Ivana uranium-vanadium deposit in Argentina

Blue Sky Uranium Corp. is a pioneer in uranium exploration and development in Argentina.

March 26, 2025

Trump fast-tracks potential copper tariffs, shaking global markets

The White House could impose a 25% tariff on copper imports in a matter of weeks, triggering price volatility between New York and London and raising concerns across the global mining industry.

March 21, 2025

Trump invokes wartime powers to boost critical mineral production

Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that uses the Defense Production Act to support investments in the country’s critical minerals and rare earth elements.

March 20, 2025

Atex stock rises on best copper-gold porphyry assay yet at Valeriano project in Chile

The Valeriano Project is located in the Huasco Province of the Atacama Region of northern Chile.