Antilles Gold says key transaction documents are signed for Nueva Sabana in Cuba, with JV partner MLV and Xinhai set for EPC talks and funding links.
Thirteen Chilean copper projects worth $14.8 billion are positioned to hit key milestones in 2026, as global prices surge amid fears of a deepening supply squeeze.
The Gualcamayo expansion becomes the tenth initiative to receive approval under Argentina’s RIGI investment incentive scheme, pushing total committed capital to $25 billion.
A Chinese smelter and Antofagasta agreed to record-low copper treatment and refining charges of zero for 2026, reflecting tight concentrate supply and oversupply in smelting capacity.
The red metal is on track for its biggest annual gain since 2009, driven by tightening supply, trade disruptions and strong expectations for long-term demand linked to electrification and artificial intelligence.
Gold surged past $4,400/oz and silver hit fresh highs as safe-haven demand and expectations of more U.S. rate cuts lifted precious metals into year-end.
Aguia Resources streamlined Santa Barbara in Colombia, shifted to batch production and cut staffing by 50%+, reporting December gold sales of $120,000.
Sierra Madre will buy First Majestic’s Del Toro silver mine in a deal worth up to $60M, expanding its Mexico portfolio and targeting mid-tier silver production.
Chile’s comptroller approves the Codelco–SQM lithium deal with conditions, hours after announcing an unprecedented audit into the joint venture process.
Antofagasta plc reportedly agrees record-low 2026 copper TC/RCs of zero with a Chinese smelter, highlighting tight concentrate supply and mounting pressure on smelters.
ExGen Resources has signed a binding LoI to acquire a silver stream on a past-producing gold mine in Chile, paying US$500,000 for a 33.4% silver stream that later steps down to 16.7%, with minimum quarterly deliveries from 2027 and preferential rights on future deals.
Swiss-backed San Jorge project tests whether Mendoza can balance wine, water and large-scale copper development
Suspension clouds Brazil’s bid to become a key supplier of energy transition minerals and slows mining sector modernization
Brazilian Critical Minerals has produced a 52.5% TREO mixed rare earth carbonate from ISR field trials at its Ema Project in Brazil, validating project economics and supporting its bankable feasibility study.
Tiernan Gold, majority-owned by Hochschild Mining, will begin trading on the TSX Venture Exchange, focused on advancing the large-scale Volcan gold project in Chile’s Maricunga belt, with 9.8 Moz in measured and indicated resources.
Cochilco reports a recent spike in global lithium prices driven by supply uncertainty and higher demand outlook, though values remain below the 2024 average. Forecasts point to a moderate recovery in 2026.
Codelco and Hexagon sign an MoU to develop and implement advanced technologies that enhance safety, efficiency and sustainability in mining operations.
Pan Pacific Copper has sold its entire stake in the Quechua copper project in Peru to Glencore, as JX shifts further toward advanced materials.
Tinka Resources is reassessing its Colquipucro silver deposit in Peru as silver prices hit record highs, while advancing drilling at its Silvia project.
Canada has approved the $53B Anglo-Teck merger, paving the way for a new global copper giant anchored in Vancouver with major investment commitments.
Fortescue will acquire the remaining 64% of Alta Copper for US$101 million, taking full control of the Canariaco copper project in northern Peru.
SME expert says 2026 could redefine US mining’s global role, driven by permitting reforms, security-of-supply concerns and a growing technical talent gap.
Cochilco report finds Chile has the highest copper mining costs in the Americas, raising concerns over its ability to attract new investment.
A Korean study explains why Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia and Mexico follow sharply different models to govern their lithium industries as global demand surges.
SolGold is considering a US$1.13 billion all-cash bid from Jiangxi Copper, which would hand the Chinese group full control of the Cascabel copper-gold project in Ecuador.
After Jose Antonio Kast’s victory, markets are watching who will chair Codelco, as Chile’s state copper giant struggles with low output and high debt.
Equinox Gold sold its Brazilian mines to CMOC for over US$1B, strengthening its balance sheet and pivoting to a North America-focused gold portfolio.
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