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July 11, 2025

Soma Gold to acquire Escondida Mine in Colombia

Soma Gold Corp acquires the La Escondida Mine in Colombia to boost production and exploration in Antioquia, with plans for drilling and integration into its El Limón operations.

July 11, 2025

Colossus emerges as ‘economically robust’ for Viridis

Viridis is an ASX-listed rare earths explorer and developer focused on advancing high-grade, low-cost, and sustainable assets within the Poços de Caldas Alkaline Complex in Brazil.

July 11, 2025

Mine safety program progresses for Latin America

The initiative highlights Australia's growing role in fostering cross-border educational programs that support global efforts in responsible resource development, particularly in regions poised for mining growth and transformation.

July 11, 2025

Aguia secures loan to bolster exploration

Aguia Resources secures $2.69 million loan to fund drilling and exploration across gold, copper, silver, and phosphate projects in Brazil and Colombia.

July 11, 2025

Fatalities rise for second year in global mining sector

ICMM members, which represent about one-third of the global mining and metals industry, reported 42 worker deaths last year—up from 36 in 2023 and 33 in 2022.

July 10, 2025

Copper output from Codelco climbs 17% in May

Codelco’s copper production rose 17% in May to 130,100 tons, outpacing rivals like BHP’s Escondida and Glencore’s Collahuasi, according to Cochilco data.

July 10, 2025

Trump’s copper tariffs expected to include key products for power grids and data centers

Donald Trump’s planned 50% copper import tariffs are set to cover semi-finished products used in US power grids, data centers, and the military, raising costs and risking supply chain disruptions.

July 10, 2025

MP Materials and U.S. Department of Defense Launch Strategic Partnership to Build Fully Domestic Rare Earth Magnet Supply Chain

The landmark public-private agreement includes a new 10,000-metric-ton magnet plant, a $150 million DoD loan, and a $400 million equity investment.

July 10, 2025

Chile urges clarity on proposed U.S. copper tariffs amid industry uncertainty

Top copper exporter seeks official word from Washington on potential 50% levy.

July 8, 2025

Trump Announces 50% Tariff on Copper

The announcement has not been formalized, and no specific details on its implementation are known.

July 5, 2025

Lupaka Gold skyrockets on arbitration win against Peru

In the arbitral tribunal’s decision this week, the Peruvian government was ordered to pay Lupaka a total amount of $65 million.

July 5, 2025

Ero says Tucumã hits commercial copper output

Located in Pará State, in the northern part of the country, Tucumã is projected to produce 37,500 to 42,500 lb. of copper in 2025 – half of Ero’s full-year guidance of 75,000-85,000 pounds.

June 19, 2025

Rare earth access is the European Union’s priority at China summit

Brussels has imposed tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles alleging unfair state subsidies, prompting China to impose anti-dumping measures on EU brandy. Beijing has also initiated trade probes into EU pork and some dairy goods.

June 19, 2025

Lundin Mining unveils ambitious growth strategy to become Top-10 global copper producer

With its diversified operations in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and the United States, Lundin Mining is positioning itself as a global leader in responsible copper, gold, and nickel production.

June 19, 2025

Vale obtains preliminary license for Bacaba copper project in Brazil

The Bacaba project is designed to extend the operational life of the nearby Sossego mining complex, contributing an average of approximately 50,000 tonnes of copper per year over eight years of operation, with production scheduled to begin in the first half of 2028.

June 19, 2025

Rainbow Rare Earth, Mosaic study REEs in Brazil

First production of mixed rare earth sulphate at Phalaborwa.

June 19, 2025

Ecuador reopens mining registry after seven-year freeze

Fruta del Norte became in 2020 Ecuador’s first large-scale modern gold mine.

June 18, 2025

Teck obtains environmental approval to expand copper mining operation in Canada through 2043

The government of British Columbia has granted an environmental assessment certificate for Teck’s Highland Valley Copper mine extension.

June 18, 2025

Stillwater Critical Minerals Launches 2025 Drilling Campaign in the U.S. to Expand Global Supply of Critical Minerals

The Stillwater West program aims to grow mid- to high-grade polymetallic sulfide resources through targeted drilling, supported by advanced geophysics and AI-driven modeling.

June 18, 2025

High-Grade Critical Metals Discovery Opens New Frontiers in Mining in Spain

Pan Global Resources reports promising drilling results that highlight significant potential for gold, copper, nickel, and cobalt at its Cármenes Project.

June 17, 2025

Korea Zinc Invests $85 Million in TMC to Strengthen U.S. Critical Metals Supply Chain

The strategic alliance positions the South Korean company as a major shareholder in The Metals Company and paves the way for future collaboration on processing and cathode materials manufacturing in the U.S., independent of China.

June 9, 2025

Marimaca Copper surges on $24M financing

The placement’s funds will also be allocated to support the company’s exploration efforts across its district-scale land package. It includes the 150-sq.-km Sierra de Medina property block located 25 km from the Marimaca deposit.

June 9, 2025

Rio Tinto CEO Stausholm denies rift with chairman as leadership transition looms

Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm denies reports of a rift with Chairman Dominic Barton, emphasizing alignment on strategy amid leadership transition, cost concerns, and falling revenues.

Mayo 30, 2025

SQM terminates Tambourah earn-in agreement

SQM is a producer focusing on the development of lithium investments and exploration projects across Chile and Australia.

Mayo 30, 2025

Aguia Resources launches share purchase plan to fund gold drilling in Colombia

Aguia Resources opens $3M share purchase plan to fund gold drilling at Santa Barbara Project in Colombia. Shares offered at $0.04 with 9% discount.

Mayo 30, 2025

Axel REE transitioning as Tallarico resigns

The focus of Axel REE’s restructuring is to strengthen operational capacity in Brazil, maximizing the drilling potential at Caladão.

Mayo 29, 2025

Cerrado Gold reports solid Q1 2025 results with higher production and lower costs at Minera Don Nicolás

Cerrado Gold reports strong Q1 2025 results with higher production and lower AISC at Minera Don Nicolás. Revenue reaches $32.2M as company advances key growth projects.