Barrick Gold Launches New Exploration Project in Atacama After Pascua Lama Closure

Three years after the definitive closure of its controversial Pascua Lama open-pit mine, Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold has returned to Chile’s Atacama Region. The company has filed a new Environmental Impact Declaration for an exploration project called “Minera El Alto”, aiming to evaluate the potential for renewed mining operations in the same mountainous region.

Opinion | China’s Rare Earth Export Ban: A Strategic Earthquake for Global Supply Chains

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By Minener Editorial TeamApril 13, 2025 When Beijing announced last week it was halting exports of seven rare earth elements—terbium, dysprosium, yttrium, among others—it sent shockwaves through global industries reliant on these strategic materials. While the immediate trigger was the latest escalation in the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, the implications go far beyond geopolitical posturing.

Rio Tinto Sets Record $6.7 Billion Spend with Western Australian Suppliers in 2024

Perth, Australia. Mining giant Rio Tinto reported a record $6.7 billion USD in spending with suppliers in Western Australia in 2024—an increase of $975 million USD over the previous year—as part of its ongoing strategy to support local businesses and expand new mining developments across the Pilbara region. The increase was driven mainly by investments

Navigating the Future: Mining and Energy Developments in Chile and Bolivia

Chile’s Mining Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities Supply Chain Disruptions and Regulatory Hurdles During the World Copper Conference in Santiago, mining executives raised concerns about global supply chain disruptions exacerbated by rising trade tensions and potential U.S. tariffs on copper. These uncertainties are prompting companies to reassess their strategies and urge Chilean authorities to expedite permitting

Latin America’s Mining and Energy Industries Insights Report

Latin America, home to immense biodiversity and vast natural reserves, is at a historic crossroads. The global race to decarbonize economies and secure critical minerals for clean technologies has placed unprecedented attention on the region’s mining and energy sectors. With countries like Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico leading in lithium, copper, renewable power, and fossil