Arequipa, April 5, 2025 — Tamiko Hasegawa, Head of Innovation and Sustainability at Anglo American Quellaveco, underscored the mining sector’s critical role in the global energy transition during her presentation at the Perú Energía Sur forum in Arequipa. Speaking on behalf of the company’s operations in Peru’s Moquegua region, Hasegawa stressed the urgent need for
Santiago, April 5, 2025 — Anglo American has officially begun construction on the Los Bronces Integrado project in Chile’s Metropolitan Region, located 65 kilometers from Santiago. The initiative aims to secure the long-term operation of the historic Los Bronces copper mine, which has been active for over 150 years. The company stated that construction began
By Francisco Javier González In the race toward a greener future, rare earth elements (REEs) — a group of 17 critical minerals — have become central to the development of cutting-edge technologies. From solar panels and wind turbines to electric vehicle batteries, consumer electronics, and defense systems, these elements are indispensable. For Chile — already
April 4, 2025 – Mendoza, Argentina – Mendoza has reaffirmed its position as a strategic financial and mining hub in Latin America by hosting a high-level event organized by the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV). The TSX CPC Roadshow, held from April 2 to 4, brings Canadian investors face-to-face with mining
March 31, 2025 – In an effort to advance knowledge of the subsoil and mineral deposits, improving both efficiency and sustainability in the mining industry, BHP’s open innovation platform, Think & Act Differently (TAD), is actively seeking solutions from innovators across Chile and Latin America. The initiative, called “Orebody Knowledge Challenge,” is supported by Unearthed
Santiago, Chile – The European Union and Fraunhofer Chile have officially launched OPTIMINER, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at optimizing the extraction and processing of critical raw materials (CRMs) through advanced technologies and sustainable solutions. The project, co-financed with €7.3 million from the Horizon Europe program, brings together 20 partners from Greece, Spain, Germany, Finland, Poland,
Vancouver, Canada – Following a ruling by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Canada, OCIM has secured full ownership of all shares in the companies that own two gold processing plants in Peru. This acquisition marks the end of a two-year period during which OCIM attempted to offer Inca One multiple restructuring solutions, including five
Santiago, Chile – The Chilean Chamber of Construction (CChC) and the National Mining Society (Sonami) have formally criticized the Ministry of Environment’s draft proposal defining governance rules for the implementation of the Escazú Agreement. In a public consultation held between January 10 and February 10, both industry groups raised concerns about significant shortcomings in the
Lima, Peru – Minsur S.A. (Grupo Breca) has announced that its subsidiary, Cumbres Andinas, which holds a 60% stake in Marcobre, the operator of the Mina Justa copper mine in Ica, has approved the selection phase study for the Mina Justa Underground Project (Puerta 2). This initiative aims to extend the life of the open-pit
New Delhi, April 2, 2025 – Chile’s state-owned mining company, Codelco, has signed a cooperation agreement with Hindustan Copper Limited, India’s state mining firm. The deal aims to enhance collaboration in mineral exploration and extraction by exchanging expertise and knowledge between the two companies. The agreement was formalized during Chilean President Gabriel Boric’s state visit