Announced on April 18, the move seeks to accelerate key mining initiatives to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign mineral imports and enhance national energy and infrastructure security.
The Team Europe Meets Chile event will be held on April 24 at EXPOMIN and will highlight opportunities for cooperation in sustainable mining and critical minerals. With the exclusive code provided by Reporte Minero y Energético, you can still access tickets for this side event.
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This year's special guest country will be Finland, recognized for its leadership in sustainability, education and digital transformation.
In addition to Calcatreu, Patagonia also holds a number of projects in Argentina’s Santa Cruz province, including three advanced-stage gold-silver assets.
As global supply chains shift and pressure grows for cleaner, localized production, Chile’s renewed focus on smelting may signal a broader strategic pivot in the copper industry.
Copper rose 0.4% to settle at $9,187 a ton on the London Metal Exchange at 5:51 p.m. local time. Nickel gained 1.5%, while aluminum slipped.
The Cachorro copper deposit is located at an altitude of 1,500 metres, in northern Chile.
The purchase was completed at an average price of $30.65 per ounce and reflects an 8% discount to 20-day VWAP and an 11% discount to recent highs.
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.
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.
The Kolpa mine is a fully funded primary silver mine located approximately 74 km south of Huancavelica City
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.
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.
Increase in production capacity has been supported by implementing 24/7 continuous operations and enhancing manufacturing operations throughput at its facility.
This acquisition further strengthens OCIM’s presence in Latin America and underlines its commitment to responsible gold sourcing, local development, and sustainable mining practices.
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.
Aris Mining (TSX: ARIS; NYSE: ARMN) says expansion of its two Colombian mines will start delivering increased output as soon as this year.
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.
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.
Data released on Monday revealed that China's manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest rate in an entire year in March.
Analysts expect the company to post an adjusted profit of 22 cents per share for the first quarter, according to data compiled by LSEG.
The government ordered it to shut in December 2023 amid sweeping anti-mining protests and political upheaval.
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.
Chief Executive Officer Ruben Alvarado of Codelco said the company is overhauling everything from geological modelling, to mining technology, to beneficiation processes
Regionally, China’s engagement has been strong in various African countries, Bolivia and Chile in Latin America, and Indonesia, the report shows.
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