News of copper

Exit rigging, enter RIGI

Yesterday 06:00 Argentina has, many times in its recent past, seen long-term sustainability ruined by short-term objectives.

by Marcelo J. García

Lithium in Latin America

Giant lithium partnership created in Chile with Codelo-SQM deal

31-05-2024 18:37 Chile's state-owned copper giant Codelco signed a deal Friday with SQM to nearly double the private mining firm’s current extraction of lithium.

MINING

Mendoza makes a play for copper in Argentina mining revival

31-05-2024 11:50 Mendoza Province is moving to spur exploration of its copper deposits long shunned by prospectors due to restrictions and red tape.

MINING & INDUSTRY

Copper frenzy draws mining giants to Argentina after Milei’s reforms

23-05-2024 00:01 Milei government tries to lure global mining heavyweights; President must convince companies that their projects are safe and lay down rules for doing business.

BUSINESS & INVESTMENT

Power supplier Central Puerto eyes stake in McEwen’s copper project

06-05-2024 14:57 Central Puerto SA, Argentina’s biggest power supplier, is in talks to invest in Canadian miner McEwen Copper Inc’s Los Azules project.

Bloomberg

Canadian entrepreneur seeks US$100 million for Argentina copper mine

30-01-2024 19:11 Canadian entrepreneur Rob McEwen is in talks to raise about US$100 million for a copper project in Argentina.

MINING

Lundin weighs strategic partner for copper project in Argentina

29-03-2023 12:07 Lundin Mining Corp is in talks with prospective partners for a copper deposit in Argentina as the industry battles to meet demand for the wiring metal in the shift away from fossil fuels.