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January 28, 2025

What global copper mining’s top tier could look like

The global copper industry is at a crossroads, with mergers and acquisitions reshaping the landscape. As green energy demand fuels copper’s critical role in electrification, these industry giants are positioning themselves to capitalize on future opportunities.

January 27, 2025

Expomin 2025: The First Carbon Neutral Mining Fair in Chile

Expomin 2025, to be held from April 22 to 26 at Espacio Riesco, will bring together more than 1,300 exhibitors and nearly 70,000 visitors.

January 27, 2025

Vale SA Stock Decline Amid Weaker China Economy and Falling Iron Ore Prices

While Vale continues to face headwinds from China’s economic challenges and fluctuating iron ore prices, its strategic diversification efforts and financial resilience could present opportunities for long-term investors.

January 23, 2025

Seequent on three mining industry trends to watch for in 2025

As we head into 2025 one thing that is certain is uncertainty itself, but with as much clarity as can be mustered, here are three trends we’re likely to see emerge or surge in mining in 2025. Dr Janina Elliott, Seequent Segment Director, Mining, writes.

January 23, 2025

Belo Sun Mining Corp. Wins Appeal: Pará State Agency to Oversee Volta Grande Gold Project Permitting

Belo Sun Mining Corp. is a Canadian gold exploration and development company focused on advancing its Volta Grande Gold Project in Brazil. The company's mission is to develop sustainable mining operations while adhering to environmental and social governance standards.

January 23, 2025

Lithium Market Surplus Forecast Despite Production Cutbacks

Market balance is anticipated around 2027-2028, contingent on evolving economic conditions, geopolitical developments, and technological advancements in the electric vehicle sector.

January 23, 2025

YPF Signs Memorandum of Understanding for LNG Export to India

The agreement includes cooperation on lithium and other critical minerals as well as the exploration and production of hydrocarbons.

January 22, 2025

Fortuna reports record production

Fortuna Mining Corp. is a Canadian precious metals mining company with five operating mines in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Mexico, and Peru

January 22, 2025

Rio Tinto Eyes Resolution Copper Mine Approval Amid Changing U.S. Political Landscape

The Resolution Copper project stands as a crucial component of the U.S.'s efforts to reduce dependence on copper imports, which are vital for infrastructure, technology, and defense applications.

January 22, 2025

Manara to acquire stake in Barrick’s Reko Diq Project, reports Financial Times

Once the expansion is complete, the mine is expected to process over 90 million tonnes of ore annually.

January 22, 2025

Trump's Rollback of EV Targets: A Temporary Slowdown or Long-term Setback?

Trump has also announced other regulatory changes to reduce support for EVs and charging stations, while strengthening restrictions on automobile and battery material imports from China.

January 22, 2025

Bolivia Accelerates Efforts to Exploit World's Largest Lithium Reserves Amid Controversy

Bolivia’s history of political and social unrest and a state-led approach to natural resources have been deterrents to private capital — as is a recent plunge in lithium prices in a glutted market.

January 21, 2025

Chile Launches Initiative to Extract Strategic Minerals from Mining Waste

As Chile continues to cement its position as a global mining powerhouse, initiatives like this underscore the country's commitment to sustainability and technological innovation in the extractive industries.

January 21, 2025

Glencore Open to M&A Deals to Strengthen Shareholder Value

As Glencore continues to navigate the complex landscape of M&A opportunities, its strategic focus remains on delivering long-term value to shareholders while addressing operational and cultural challenges in potential deals.

January 21, 2025

Teck Resources' Ambitious Expansion Plan to Boost Copper Production

With strategic projects across multiple countries, the company is well on track to achieving its long-term production goals and strengthening its position in the industry.

January 21, 2025

Golden Arrow Resources Reports Best Drilling Results at San Pietro Project in Chile

The company believes these results represent just a fraction of the true potential of the project and continues to explore new growth opportunities in the region.

January 20, 2025

Copper Production on the Rise and a Strong Showing from Escondida: BHP’s Mid-Fiscal Year 2025 Report

Heading into the second half of fiscal year 2025, BHP aims to maintain a strong momentum, with multiple assets expected to reach the upper range of their respective production forecasts while keeping tight cost controls in place.

January 20, 2025

Barrick eyes selling Zaldivar mine stake

The divestment process remains in its early stages, according to Bloomberg‘s sources, and it is uncertain whether a deal will materialize.

January 20, 2025

Barrick’s Reko Diq to generate US$74B over 37 years

Reko Diq is a critical component of Barrick’s strategy to expand its footprint in copper, a metal central to the global energy transition.

January 20, 2025

Lithium Argentina investors OK Canada exit

Lithium Argentina’s main holding is the Caucharí-Olaroz project, where it has 44.8% to Ganfeng Lithium’s 46.7%. The project began producing in 2023 and the Chinese company has agreed it won’t acquire its partner or a controlling interest.

January 20, 2025

Anglo American to sell brazilian nickel assets amid major restructuring

Anglo American targets deal for Brazil nickel mines in H1 2025

January 20, 2025

Chile and Saudi Arabia Explore Joint Investments in Copper and Lithium Sectors

Currently, Saudi Arabia imports most of its copper to meet domestic demand, which stands at 365,000 tonnes annually. This figure is expected to more than double by 2035, emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships with key producers such as Chile.

January 17, 2025

World Bank: Latin America Grows Hand in Hand with Mining

The report also indicates that "China's slow growth could reduce demand for commodities, especially in Chile and Peru."

January 17, 2025

CMP and Mogotes Metals Inc. announce strategic partnership to explore copper and gold in the Vicuña mining district

The collaboration between CMP and Mogotes Metals Inc. underscores the importance of strategic partnerships in the mining sector, showcasing how innovation, technology, and a commitment to sustainability can drive industry transformation and ensure future growth.

January 16, 2025

Rio Tinto and Glencore in potential merger talks - Bloomberg

Combining the two businesses would potentially create a company to leapfrog longstanding industry leader BHP Group, which is worth about USD126 billion.

January 16, 2025

Lithium market could see modest recovery in 2025

As the global energy transition accelerates, the lithium industry remains a cornerstone of the future, navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in an evolving market landscape.

January 16, 2025

Antofagasta Minerals' Production Increased by 12% in the Fourth Quarter of 2024

With an optimistic outlook and a focus on sustainable growth, Antofagasta Minerals reinforces its commitment to advancing the mining industry in Chile while contributing to the global copper market.