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Mayo 29, 2025

Codelco ranked in the top ten in the "Citizen Brands" study

A ranking prepared by Cadem placed the Corporation in eighth place out of 325 companies based on their positive presence and contribution to society. Fifteen thousand people from across the country participated in the survey.

Mayo 29, 2025

EMP Metals advances lithium refining with Saltworks: Launches demonstration plant in Canada

The partnership with Saltworks Technologies will drive the Aurora Project in Saskatchewan, focused on converting lithium brine into high-purity lithium carbonate as a key step toward commercial production.

Mayo 28, 2025

Canada Nickel reports strong exploration results from Timmins Nickel District projects

Additional drilling results highlight continuity and promising grades at Reid, Mann West, and Deloro properties.

Mayo 28, 2025

Southern Cross Gold consolidated reports outstanding drill results at Sunday Creek Project

Significant high-grade gold intervals expand mineralization footprint in Victoria, Australia.

Mayo 28, 2025

K2 Gold secures full ownership of Mojave Project in southern California

The Canadian explorer consolidates 100% control over its flagship gold project, aiming to unlock its full exploration potential in the mineral-rich Inyo County.

Mayo 28, 2025

Former Coal Mine in North Dakota to Become Critical Minerals Hub for U.S. Defense and Energy Independence

Talon Metals to transform Beulah coal site into a domestic processing facility for nickel and other key minerals, reducing reliance on China and Russia.

Mayo 28, 2025

Chile’s premier mining fair strengthens international ties

The work of EXPONOR's representatives in different countries has contributed to the opening of new strategic opportunities.

Mayo 27, 2025

Golden Arrow appoints Nikolaos Cacos as President and CEO

Golden Arrow is a natural resource company with a successful track record of identifying, acquiring, and advancing precious and base metal projects in South America.

Mayo 27, 2025

Wealth Minerals and Quechua Community launch Kuska Minerals JV to develop lithium project in Salar de Ollagüe

Wealth Minerals and the Quechua Indigenous Community of Ollagüe form Kuska Minerals JV to jointly develop the Kuska Lithium Project in Chile's Salar de Ollagüe.

Mayo 27, 2025

Blue Sky Uranium sets june 1 start for Ivana uranium-vanadium drill program in Argentina

Two-phase campaign to support pre-feasibility work and resource expansion at flagship project.

Mayo 27, 2025

US Supreme Court rejects Apache appeal to block Rio Tinto’s Resolution mine

Decision paves way for one of the largest copper mines in North America amid religious freedom concerns.

Mayo 27, 2025

China loosens rare earth export curbs to support drone industry

China is easing rare earth export controls to support its drone industry, DigiTimes reports. The move follows production delays caused by strict REE restrictions imposed in late 2023.

Mayo 27, 2025

Europe ramps up hydrogen race with up to 35 GW of electrolyser capacity by 2030

The region accounts for 40% of Europe’s hydrogen demand and aims to lead global production, imports, and infrastructure for low-emissions hydrogen.

Mayo 26, 2025

Codelco complies 100% with the Transparency Law

"In the company of all Chileans, we are constantly implementing new definitions to become increasingly transparent," says Vice President Gabriel Méndez

Mayo 26, 2025

Citi revises short-term gold price forecast back to $3,500 amid geopolitical uncertainty

Citi raises its short-term gold price forecast to $3,500 per ounce, citing rising geopolitical risks and robust global demand, while advising caution on long-term prospects.

Mayo 26, 2025

Trump administration greenlights Anfield Energy’s Velvet-Wood uranium mine after accelerated review

The Trump administration has fast-tracked approval for Anfield Energy’s Velvet-Wood uranium mine in Utah, marking the first project cleared under emergency permitting procedures to boost U.S. energy and mineral independence.

Mayo 25, 2025

Codelco carries out first blasting operation at El Teniente's Andes Norte project

This milestone marks the beginning of operations in one of the sectors of this emblematic structural project. With 375 million tons of reserves, it will provide a 50-year lifespan to the O'Higgins Region deposit.

Mayo 24, 2025

Gold price climbs above $3,350 on new Trump tariff threats

In earlier years, such a move would have been a major headwind for the non-yielding gold, but that correlation has now weakened, as investors forgo higher interest payments for safe havens.

Mayo 24, 2025

Rio Tinto board looks for new CEO who knows mining better

Global mining giant prepares for a new phase as it searches for a successor with operational expertise to lead strategic assets in Mongolia and Guinea.

Mayo 23, 2025

How South American mining is embracing sustainability

Authored by Fausto Almeida, Business Line Manager Mining for South America, Ricardo Begazo, Business Line Manager Mining for Peru and Jorge Abraham, Business Line Manager Mining for Chile.

Mayo 22, 2025

Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm to step down after leading strategic shift towards energy transition

Rio Tinto is a global leader in mining and materials, operating across six continents and supplying essential metals and minerals to drive global economic development and the transition to a low-carbon future.

Mayo 22, 2025

Rio Tinto selected as preferred partner for ENAMI’s Salares Altoandinos lithium project in Chile

Rio Tinto strengthens its presence in South America as it builds one of the world’s leading lithium portfolios to support the global energy transition.

Mayo 22, 2025

ABB: Chile leads the way in electric and sustainable mining

Speaking with Reporte Minero, Braun described Chile as a natural host for the event, citing the country’s forward-thinking mining companies and its largely renewable energy matrix.

Mayo 22, 2025

Solaris lands $200M from Royal Gold for Ecuador copper-gold project

The Vancouver-based firm plans to release a pre-feasibility study and updated mineral resource estimate for Warintza in the third quarter of 2025.

Mayo 22, 2025

BHP and Lundin’s Argentina copper projects target 2030 start

With global copper demand rising due to its critical role in renewable energy and electric vehicles, Argentina’s emerging production capacity could play a pivotal role in the global supply chain.

Mayo 22, 2025

Argentina approves $2.5B Rio Tinto lithium mining project

Argentina exported $4.8 billion of minerals last year, largely gold, followed by shipments of silver and lithium.

Mayo 22, 2025

Codelco selects Rio Tinto as a partner for the development of a lithium project in the Maricunga Salt Flats

In economic terms, the agreement establishes that Rio Tinto will contribute up to USD 900,000,000 to the project.