June 17, 2022

Chile tax reform, mining royalty ‘priority number one,’ minister says

Chile is also in the process of overhauling its market-orientated Constitution which dates back to the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.

June 17, 2022

PDAC 2022: Ecuador hopes to churn its mining ‘wheel’ despite opposition     

Amidst talks of nationalization of mines and stricter regulations for miners in several jurisdictions across South America, Ecuador’s Energy Minister Xavier Vera promises a different path.

June 17, 2022

Miners must invest in critical minerals or risk energy transition – report

The world's largest miners are in excellent financial shape to lead global transition to clean energy, says PwC.

June 16, 2022

Workers at Codelco say strike imminent if investment demands not met

The workers have complained about a lack of investment at the mining firm's troubled Ventanas smelter.

June 16, 2022

Mexico union strikes at ArcelorMittal plant over profit sharing

Union said the company was refusing to share 10% of profits from the 2021 fiscal year among over 3,500 direct employees.

June 15, 2022

Bolivia again delays announcement on lithium mining tie-ups

Meanwhile, none of the short-listed firms have exploited lithium at a commercial scale before.

June 15, 2022

Moody’s warns Chile constitution uncertainty could hit mining investment

Analyst Barbara Mattos explained that a ban on activities around glaciers could potentially impact 20-25% of current copper production.

June 15, 2022

Anglo American to stop using fresh water at Los Bronces by 2030

The $3.3 billion project has been criticized for its impact on water availability in the populous capital region.

June 15, 2022

Antofagasta sees full-year production at bottom end on Los Pelambres issues

The Chile-focused miner now expects full-year output to reach the bottom end of its previous guidance of 660 - 690,000 tonnes.

June 14, 2022

Antofagasta provides resource estimates for Encierro, Cachorro deposits in Chile

Antofagasta has released the inaugural resource estimate on its Encierro project and a resource update on the Cachorro project.