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October 3, 2025

Codelco to trial Caterpillar’s power-on-the-move truck tech

The charging “on the go” initiative forms part of Codelco’s broader roadmap to decarbonize operations by electrifying its fleet and partnering with equipment makers, research centres and universities on low-carbon technologies.

October 2, 2025

Kobrea Exploration raises $9.2M to fund drilling in Argentina’s Mendoza province

Kobrea Exploration raises C$8.5 million through brokered and non-brokered offerings to advance exploration at its Western Malargüe Copper Project in Argentina’s Mendoza province.

October 2, 2025

Glencore’s Lomas Bayas Mine operating normally as waste yard fire subsides

Glencore confirmed that its Lomas Bayas copper mine in Chile continues operating normally after a waste yard fire was contained in Sierra Gorda.

October 1, 2025

Aguia strikes $4 million entitlement issue to fund Colombia gold exploration

Aguia Resources (ASX: AGR) seeks to raise $4 million through a one-for-10 entitlement issue to expand drilling and development at its Santa Barbara Gold Project in Colombia.

October 1, 2025

Codelco names VP to lead integration at Andina mine with Anglo American

Codelco names Gonzalo Lara Skiba as VP to head integration at its Andina mine, advancing a shared plan with Anglo American’s Los Bronces. Cesar Jimenez Soto to lead Ministro Hales as interim GM.

October 1, 2025

Giant sinkhole in Chilean mining town haunts residents, three years on

A Chilean court has ordered Lundin Mining’s subsidiary to refill a massive sinkhole and restore water systems in Tierra Amarilla, three years after the collapse near its Alcaparrosa copper mine.

September 30, 2025

Peru’s major miners fear loss of exploration rights amid proposed law changes

Peru’s large mining companies, including BHP and Glencore, warn that proposed reforms to mineral concessions could threaten long-term investments as lawmakers push to favor small-scale miners.

September 30, 2025

Union rejects contract offer at Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine in Chile

Supervisors at Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres copper mine reject a contract proposal, with 94% voting against the offer. Mediation begins to prevent a potential strike.

September 23, 2025

High Seas Treaty fuels opposition to deep-sea mining at UN Climate Summit in New York

The High Seas Treaty will enter into force in 2026, fueling opposition to deep-sea mining at the UN Climate Summit in New York. Learn how this milestone could shape ocean biodiversity protection.

September 22, 2025

Vale lost $38 million in Brazil mining corruption case

Vale lost US$38 million in Brazil after a court ruling linked to a mining corruption case involving Aiga Mineracao and ANM officials.

September 22, 2025

Lithium Ionic boosts returns with stronger DFS for Bandeira lithium project in Brazil

Lithium Ionic (TSXV: LTH) has raised projected returns for its Bandeira project in Brazil. A new feasibility study shows a $1.45B NPV, 61% IRR, lower capex, and extended mine life.

September 20, 2025

Anglo-Teck merger in Chile faces Glencore test as copper synergies loom

Anglo American and Teck’s proposed merger could unlock $800M in annual savings by linking Chile’s Collahuasi and Quebrada Blanca mines — if Glencore agrees.

September 18, 2025

Ecuador’s President questions Dundee’s Loma Larga Mine

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa casts doubt on DPM Metals’ Loma Larga gold project in Azuay amid protests and water supply concerns.

September 18, 2025

BHP and Lundin Mining invest $400M to build Argentina’s next copper hub

BHP and Lundin Mining’s joint venture Vicuña Corp is investing $400M in Argentina to develop the Josemaría and Filo del Sol projects, aiming to restart copper production by 2030 and position the country among the world’s top producers.

September 16, 2025

Dominga Mining Project gets green light

Chile’s Supreme Court dismissed the Government’s appeal against the Dominga mining project, confirming the validity of RCA 161/2021 and granting final approval after 12 years of legal disputes.

September 16, 2025

Codelco and Anglo American sign definitive agreement for joint mining plan at Andina and Los Bronces

Codelco and Anglo American have signed a landmark agreement to implement the Joint Mining Plan at Andina and Los Bronces, adding 2.7 million tons of copper in 21 years and generating over US$5 billion in value.

September 16, 2025

Element79 Gold appoints seasoned financier Mohammad Fazil to board after Zara Kanji resignation

Element79 Gold (CSE:ELEM) names veteran venture capitalist Mohammad Fazil to its board, strengthening growth strategy after long-time director Zara Kanji steps down.

September 16, 2025

Aguia Resources strengthens Tres Estrades Rock Phosphate Project with updated economic study

Aguia Resources (ASX: AGR) updates Tres Estrades Rock Phosphate Project in Brazil, raising EBITDA forecast to $444M after higher phosphate price assumptions.

September 15, 2025

Chile’s ENAMI attracts global miners and traders for $1.7 billion smelter modernization

Chile’s ENAMI attracts global miners, traders, and banks for its $1.7 billion Hernán Videla Lira smelter modernization. Discover which companies are bidding and what’s next for the project.

September 15, 2025

Chile predicts copper growth despite mine setbacks

Chile expects copper output growth in 2025 despite mine setbacks, with record production by 2027 and lithium expansion boosting its global role.

September 15, 2025

BHP highlights copper growth and U.S. mining appeal

BHP highlights copper growth and U.S. mining investment appeal while staying silent on major acquisitions after the Anglo-Teck deal.

September 15, 2025

Where does gold come from? The possible cradle of gold in the universe is magnetars

A new study shows that eruptions from highly magnetized neutron stars, or magnetars, could have produced up to 10% of the galaxy’s heavy elements like gold, shedding light on a long-standing astrophysics mystery.

September 15, 2025

Soma Gold eliminates El Limón royalty to boost operating margins

Soma Gold acquires El Limón gold mine royalty from Red Rock Resources for C$1.88M, boosting operating margins and funding mill expansion in Colombia.

September 15, 2025

Brazil prosecutors call for halt on lithium mining in Minas Gerais

Brazil’s Federal Public Ministry urges ANM to suspend lithium projects in Minas Gerais over environmental risks and lack of consultation with local communities, affecting Atlas and Sigma Lithium.

September 15, 2025

Anglo-Teck $53B merger could topple Escondida as world’s copper leader

The $53 billion Anglo American-Teck merger could create the world’s largest copper mine, surpassing Escondida in Chile by the 2030s. Learn how Collahuasi and Quebrada Blanca will reshape global copper production.

September 13, 2025

MMG’s $500M nickel acquisition from Anglo American faces EU scrutiny

MMG’s $500M bid for Anglo American’s nickel assets faces EU scrutiny over Chinese ownership amid global nickel demand for EVs and stainless steel.

September 12, 2025

From the ground to the rule book: Mining’s new regulatory era

Explore the new era of mining regulation in Chile, Australia, Peru, China, and the U.S. Learn how taxes, ESG rules, and permit reforms are shaping global mining investment.