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August 15, 2025

Bolivia election and lithium: What you need to know

Get ready for Bolivia's pivotal election on August 17th. With the economy in crisis and a new political landscape emerging, discover what's at stake, the key candidates' platforms, and the future of the world's largest lithium reserves.

August 15, 2025

Austin Engineering corrects accounting error in chilean subsidiary, boosting FY25 projections

Austin Engineering corrects an accounting error in its Chilean subsidiary, restating FY24 financials. The change is expected to boost FY25 revenue and EBIT projections.

August 15, 2025

Centaurus raises $20 Million to fast-track Jaguar Nickel Project

Centaurus Metals secures $20 million to propel its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project towards a final investment decision (FID). Discover how this funding will fast-track the development of a major critical minerals hub in Brazil.

August 15, 2025

Kobrea Exploration advances argentinian copper projects

Kobrea Exploration advances its Argentinian copper projects with a key payment, acquiring a 100% stake in the Western Malargue projects. Learn about the deal, the projects' potential, and the company's strategy.

August 8, 2025

Soma Gold secures C$15M to expand El Limon operations in Colombia

Soma Gold has closed commitments for a C$15 million private placement to expand its El Limon mill by 40%, add ore sorting infrastructure, and advance the Nechí mine in Colombia.

August 8, 2025

Apple boosts US manufacturing drive with $600 billion investment

Apple expands its US investment to $600B, driving manufacturing growth, critical minerals development, and domestic supply chain security across technology and resource sectors.

August 8, 2025

Lodestar launches loyalty options offer for shareholders

Lodestar Minerals (ASX:LSR) offers shareholders a bonus issue of loyalty options and increases funding to advance exploration at its Darwin and Three Saints projects in Chile.

August 8, 2025

FMR completes transaction to secure 60% stake in Chile’s Llahuin copper-gold project

FMR Resources has completed its transaction to earn a 60% interest in the Llahuin Copper-Gold-Molybdenite Project in Chile, forming a JV with Southern Hemisphere Mining and gaining strategic investment from Mark Creasy.

August 8, 2025

Hot Chili raises A$14m and seeks partners to advance Costa Fuego and Huasco Water projects

Hot Chili (ASX:HCH) launches a A$14m entitlement offer and engages strategic partners to develop its Costa Fuego and Huasco Water projects in Chile, alongside drilling at La Verde.

August 8, 2025

BHP and Lundin to seek Argentine incentives as other miners fear missing out

BHP and Lundin plan to apply for argentina’s rigi incentives for the vicuna copper project, while other miners fear missing the program’s 2026 cut-off amid investment and regulatory challenges.

August 8, 2025

Chile’s ENAMI launches investor search for $1.7 billion smelter project

Chile’s ENAMI seeks investors for a $1.7B smelter upgrade in Atacama, aiming to boost copper refining capacity and reduce reliance on overseas processing.

August 8, 2025

Brazil’s july iron ore exports reach record 41.1 million tons

Brazil exported a record 41.1 million tons of iron ore in july, surpassing its 2015 peak. shipments rose despite lower prices, driven by chinese demand.

August 8, 2025

Copper prices rise on strong Chinese demand and supply disruptions in Chile

Copper prices climb on strong Chinese trade data and supply concerns after Codelco halts operations at its El Teniente mine in Chile.

August 8, 2025

BHP and Vale propose $1.4 billion settlement in UK lawsuit over Brazil dam disaster

BHP and Vale have reportedly offered $1.4 billion to settle a UK class action over Brazil’s 2015 Mariana dam disaster, including $800 million for victims and $600 million in legal costs.

August 8, 2025

Codelco’s fatal El Teniente mine collapse likely triggered by mining activity, not nature

A seismic event that killed six at Codelco’s El Teniente mine was likely caused by mining activity, not nature, raising safety, supply, and financial concerns for Chile’s copper giant.

August 6, 2025

GEM study compares catastrophic tailings failures with stable facilities

GEM Mining Consulting compared catastrophic tailings dam failures with stable facilities using InSAR technology, showing its potential to predict risks and improve safety in mining operations.

August 4, 2025

Solis Minerals prepares to start drilling at Ilo Este project in Peru

Solis Minerals (ASX:SLM) will launch a 5,000m diamond drilling program at its Ilo Este copper-gold project in southern Peru, targeting a potential large-scale porphyry system with promising geophysical results.

August 3, 2025

Australian METS companies warming to Chile

More than 100 Australian companies now have a presence in Chile, with many operating in the Chilean mining sector.

August 1, 2025

Glencore to cut costs by $1 billion and raises trading goal

Glencore announces $1 billion in cost cuts and raises long-term profit forecast for its trading unit, signaling a strategic pivot amid lower commodity prices and evolving market dynamics.

August 1, 2025

Silver poised for further gains as supply tightens and investor demand surges

Silver prices soar to 14-year highs amid supply shortages and rising industrial demand. Analysts predict further gains as investor interest grows and mine output declines.

August 1, 2025

Peru seeks partnerships with Australian METS to boost mining innovation

Peru is seeking partnerships with Australian METS companies to drive mining innovation, with over US$54 billion in projects and strong opportunities at events like PERUMIN 37.

August 1, 2025

Patagonia Lithium launches $2.68M entitlement offer to fund drilling at Formentera Project in Argentina

The company will use the proceeds to advance resource estimation in a key lithium and borates project located in the heart of Argentina’s Lithium Triangle.

August 1, 2025

Southern Copper in talks with Mexico’s Sheinbaum government to unlock $10.2B mining investment

Southern Copper is negotiating with Mexico’s new administration to unlock $10.2B in mining investments. Key projects like El Arco, Empalme, and Tía María in Peru lead the company’s expansion plans.

August 1, 2025

Global copper market in turmoil as Trump’s tariff shock sends prices into freefall

U.S. President Donald Trump’s unexpected copper tariff exemptions spark record price swings and trade disruptions, shaking global copper markets and ending one of the most profitable commodity trades in history.

July 30, 2025

Brazil producers look to halt pig iron output as US tariff threat crimps demand

Brazilian pig iron producers consider halting operations as US tariff threat reduces demand, with key players like Modulax and Css warning of shutdowns and job cuts.

July 30, 2025

Teck setbacks in Chile underscore copper supply struggles

Teck Resources cuts copper output forecast at Chile’s Quebrada Blanca mine due to tailings issues, highlighting industry-wide struggles to meet soaring global copper demand.

July 30, 2025

Peru mulls green light for $6 billion in mining projects

Peru considers approving $6 billion in new mining projects amid protests, political crisis, and informal mining negotiations. President Boluarte faces record-low approval.