Codelco woes mount with potential rating cut by Moody’sMoody’s Investors Service potential downgrade adds to Codelco's worries, including rising debt, declining ore grades and inflation.Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2023 | 6:15 am
BHP mulls taking Escondida undergroundBHP is studying ways to offset an expected drop in…Cecilia Jamasmie | August 30, 2023 | 3:55 am
China zooms in on Latin America, Africa in critical minerals race — reportChina is expected to continue building its influence over key…Staff Writer | August 29, 2023 | 4:06 pm
Chile government to consider copper producers’ cost variations in new royalty bill The disparity in costs faced by different copper mining companies in Chile will be taken into account in an industry-wide royalty. Reuters | June 10, 2022 | 10:10 am
In Bolivia’s Amazon, wildcat gold mining boom stokes tension over environment The rise in wildcat mining has seen Bolivia, a country of some 12 million people, become the world's top importer of mercury since 2019. Reuters | June 10, 2022 | 7:17 am
Filo Mining discovers new porphyry Cu-Au system from step-out drilling at Argentina project The company regards the Bonita zone as a "very high-priority drill target" that it plans to follow up on during the South American spring season. Staff Writer | June 9, 2022 | 3:36 pm
Peru communities to allow Las Bambas copper mine restart after 51-day shutdown Leaders from the Fuerabamba and Huancuire communities said they would allow the truce in exchange for a new round of talks. Reuters | June 9, 2022 | 1:14 pm
EnergyX out of Bolivian lithium race Bolivia has the world's largest lithium resources but it has struggled for decades to mine them commercially. Reuters | June 9, 2022 | 7:39 am
Codelco stops smelter for maintenance after environmental incident Ventanas smelter and refinery halted to carry out maintenance after authorities declared an environmental emergency in the region earlier in the week. Reuters | June 8, 2022 | 11:22 am
Vale creates $100 million venture capital arm to spur mining innovation Vale Ventures is starting with a $100 million budget to invest in firms involved in sustainable mining initiatives. Bloomberg News | June 8, 2022 | 8:11 am
Bolivia still evaluating six firms for lithium mining partnerships Bolivia has the world's largest resources of lithium, the ultra-light metal key to making batteries for electric vehicles, but has struggled for decades to mine them commercially. Reuters | June 7, 2022 | 4:15 pm
Peru calls for new Las Bambas talks as police hint at eviction plan The government of Peru has repeatedly failed to negotiate an end to the standoff involving six neighboring communities. Reuters | June 7, 2022 | 8:25 am