February 24, 2026 Ero Copper reveals 24-year life, $2B NPV for Furnas project The PEA highlighted a large-scale operation with average annual copper-equivalent production of 108,000 tonnes over its first 15 years.
February 24, 2026 Chile’s right-wing pivot puts mining policy under the microscope Second instalment of our LatAm series: Chile’s new govt to test copper, lithium, critical minerals future.
February 23, 2026 Lithium output at SQM-Codelco venture edges out forecasts The Nova Andino Litio venture produced 233,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent in 2025, chairman Maximo Pacheco said.
February 23, 2026 Vale to invest $3.5 billion in Carajas copper projects by 2030 The forecast includes investments of $300 million in 2026.
February 23, 2026 Venezuela gold reserves fell 11% in 2025 The value of Venezuela's gold reserves at end-December stood at $6.63 billion.
February 23, 2026 Andes Iron’s $2.5B Dominga project in Chile hits fresh snag Appeals court voids order to group of ministers to hold a new vote on the iron ore-copper project, as 13-year fight drags on.
February 22, 2026 Brazilian state firm fights Equinox Gold asset sale to CMOC Equinox agreed to sell its Brazilian operations to CMOC Group in a $1 billion deal that is expected to be completed in the current quarter.
February 21, 2026 India, Brazil sign mining pact as Modi targets $20B trade in five years The cooperation will focus on attracting investment in exploration, mining and steel sector infrastructure, the statement said.
February 20, 2026 Codelco says no growth at flagship mine for years after accident Production at El Teniente will probably remain at about 300,000 metric tons a year through to the end of the decade, a company official told Bloomberg.
February 20, 2026 Metals volatility may slow pace of mining M&A, BMO bankers say Getting companies to agree on the value of deals is now getting harder, they said.
Hudbay secures permit for Copper Mountain expansion The New Ingerbelle expansion is expected to add 10 years of mining to Copper Mountain, extending the mine schedule from 2027 to 2037. February 24, 2026 | 08:29 am