The mining industry is still grappling with the implications of a new era in international trade marked by escalating tariff wars. While long-term attention remains fixed on a possible decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding specific copper tariffs, mining executives are already anticipating changes in trade routes and potential shifts in global copper
The mining industry is undergoing significant transformations driven by technological advancements, evolving market dynamics, and a heightened focus on sustainability. As we progress through 2025, several key trends are shaping the sector’s future. Here are the top 10 mining trends to watch: 1. Surge in Demand for Critical Minerals The global shift towards renewable energy
By Minener Editor In the age of decarbonization, digitization, and defense modernization, an unassuming group of 17 minerals is quietly dictating the future of global power: rare earth elements (REEs). These elements — with obscure names like neodymium, dysprosium, and yttrium — are the linchpins of advanced technology, clean energy, and military systems. But while
ECONOMY | April 8, 2025 A major project in Penco, Chile, is currently stalled due to bureaucracy, despite its potential to produce over 10% of the global supply of rare earths—a resource critical for modern technologies. Economist Joaquín Lavín, MBA from the University of Chicago and Director of the Institute of Entrepreneurship at Universidad del
By Luis Fernando Valle – PPO Abogados In a recent nationwide survey commissioned by a prominent Bolivian entrepreneur and conducted by a reputable firm, one issue stood out among the top ten concerns expressed by citizens: the mismanagement of natural resources. This response, emerging amid widespread anxiety over the ongoing economic crisis, reflects a growing
By Roque Benavides, President of Compañía Minera Buenaventura Peru is a country blessed with a wealth of natural resources—gas, oil, and minerals—that, when developed responsibly, can serve as a powerful engine for national progress. Harnessing these assets means more than just extraction: it demands environmental stewardship, respect for local communities, and a firm commitment to
April 7, 2025 | Economy & Geopolitics Amid global attention on trade wars and geopolitical tensions, a major announcement from Kazakhstan went largely unnoticed last week: the discovery of the country’s largest rare earth deposit to date, with an estimated one million tonnes of critical minerals such as cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, and yttrium. These elements
April 7, 2025 Women in Mining Perú (WIM Perú) has announced its new board of directors for the 2025–2027 period, with economist Nahil Hirsh stepping in as president. Hirsh aims to actively support the professional growth and leadership of women across Peru’s mining sector. The newly appointed leadership team features experienced professionals with solid backgrounds
Antofagasta, Chile – April 6, 2025 – The Environmental Assessment Service (SEA) has issued a favorable evaluation of the Environmental Impact Declaration (DIA) for the project “Land Transport of Calcium Oxide in the Antofagasta Region: Increase in Frequency,” submitted by Servicios de Transporte Integrado Limitada. The project, backed by a US$4.5 million investment, aims to