Codelco signed an agreement with Neuvol and recycled 47.52 t of Category A (<57”) mining ELTs from Chuquicamata Underground, advancing REP Law compliance.
Lundin Mining flagged Q4 2025 one-offs: $83M provisional pricing uplift and ~$450M net earnings tailwind led by Caserones tax recovery.
Epiroc says exploration was its fastest-growing segment in late 2025, driven by stronger demand for drill rigs and tools and supported by its expanded surface, underground and digital offering.
Southern Copper says planned investments in Peru could exceed $10.3bn over the next decade, led by Tía María (120,000 t/y cathodes, ~24% complete), Los Chancas ($2.6bn; 130,000 t/y copper) and Michiquillay ($2.5bn; 225,000 t/y copper; 2032 target).
Galan Lithium cerró una colocación institucional por A$40 millones para financiar una expansión del 30% en la Fase 1 de Hombre Muerto Oeste (Argentina), elevando la capacidad a 5.200 tpa LCE y manteniendo primera producción para el primer semestre de 2026.
A deadly collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern DR Congo has left more than 200 people dead, officials said. The mine supplies a major share of global tantalum-linked ore, and sits in a rebel-controlled area under U.N. scrutiny.
Gold and silver plunged after a record-setting rally, as traders took profits and markets reacted to Fed leadership headlines and hotter inflation data. Analysts say warning signs had been flashing amid stretched positioning and high volatility.
The General Manager of the Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers (IIMP) warns that, despite rising copper and gold prices, the lack of new large-scale projects and the advance of illegal mining threaten the sector’s growth in 2026.
These Exhibition and Core Shack areas will allow companies, institutions, and sector suppliers to showcase their solutions, services, and technologies to a specialized audience.
The Director of the Australia-Peru Chamber of Commerce and a member of the proEXPLO 2026 Organizing Committee analyzes the progress, challenges, and opportunities to close gender gaps in Peruvian mining.
The President of proEXPLO 2026 underscores the need to streamline permitting, strengthen relationships with communities, and promote the discovery of new deposits to ensure sustainable mining development.
A Chilean court authorized authorities to use force to clear a desalination plant supplying Capstone Copper’s Mantoverde mine after workers rejected a pay-and-wage proposal, extending a strike that has disrupted water supply and operations.
Chinalco and Rio Tinto will acquire Votorantim’s 68.596% stake in Brazil’s CBA at R$10.50/share. A mandatory tender offer may include a delisting offer on B3.
Reuters source says Chinalco and Rio Tinto are close to announcing a deal to buy control of Brazil’s low-carbon aluminium producer CBA from Votorantim’s 69% stake.
JPMorgan outlines a scenario for gold to reach $8,000/oz by decade end if private investors raise portfolio allocations. WGC data shows 2025 demand hit a record.
Copper surged above $14,500/t on China-led speculative buying and a weaker dollar, then sharply reversed as volatility spiked across the LME and SHFE.
Vizsla Silver says 10 individuals were taken from its Panuco project site near Concordia, Sinaloa. The company has suspended certain activities as authorities investigate.
Mantoverde’s Union No. 2 urged members to reject Capstone’s latest offer (US$17,400 per worker and a 1% wage increase) and extend the strike. A vote is set for Friday.
Minas Gerais authorities ordered Vale’s Viga mine shut after inspectors found erosion following water overflows. Vale faces fines of 1.7 million reais and permit suspensions.
Solway plans to restart Guatemala’s PRONICO ferronickel plant and CGN mine around April–May 2026 after nickel prices hit a 19-month high and U.S. sanctions were lifted.
Antofagasta produced 653,700 tonnes of copper in 2025 (-1.6%), missing guidance. The miner kept 2026 output guidance at 650,000–700,000 tonnes and guided $3.4bn capex.
Chile published its National Critical Minerals Strategy, naming 14 minerals and five pillars to diversify mining beyond copper and lithium and deepen value chains.
Glencore produced 851,600 tonnes of copper in 2025 (-11%) and guided 810,000–870,000 tonnes for 2026, citing lower grades and water constraints at Collahuasi in Chile.
Copper surged above $14,000/ton on the LME in its biggest jump in years, driven by China-led speculative flows, a weaker dollar and geopolitical risk. Analysts warn prices may be outrunning physical demand.
Mirasol will sell a 14-project porphyry copper portfolio in Mendoza (89,070 ha) to Argentina Metals’ subsidiary for US$50,000 and 1.3m shares paid in tranches. The deal includes a reversion clause if a listing isn’t completed within one year.
Silver X Mining launched a brokered private placement of up to C$60m in secured convertible debentures with a 10% coupon and five-year term. Proceeds will advance the Nueva Recuperada project in Peru and support working capital, with closing targeted for mid-Feb 2026.
Kuya Silver signed an LOI to acquire SMRL Camila, owner of Peru’s permitted Camila flotation plant now toll-milling Bethania material. The plant runs at 150 tpd and Kuya targets 300–350 tpd after closing, with estimated expansion capex of $0.7–$1.0m.
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