Argentina mining gets Macri boost as tough election looms

The improved agreement, inked by the Warints and Yawi people, emphasizes constructive dialogue and collaboration with local groups.

Private company Hancock Prospecting will pay Titan Minerals as much as $120 million on drilling and exploration work.

The world's largest listed miner said iron ore production from mines it operates in Western Australia on a 100% basis was 68.1 million tonnes during the three months ended March 31.

The company has an arrangement with Eight Capital, on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters, who have collectively agreed to purchase approximately 21.1 million common shares.

On Tuesday, Codelco CEO said that the company made progress in negotiating with local communities over lithium mining.

Funds that specialize in metals have been more cautious than other speculators on the rally that sent copper prices to a 22-month peak this week.

The Biden administration is also pressuring neighboring Mexico to prohibit China from selling its metal products to the United States indirectly from there.

Russian RCC and Chinese firms have avoided taxes and skirted the impact of sanctions by trading in new copper wire rod disguised as scrap.

Chile’s Chuquicamata is a cautionary tale for an industry beset by rising costs and heightened regulatory scrutiny.