In response to global supply risks, the European Union has launched an ambitious plan to mine, process, and recycle its own critical raw materials — but can it balance independence with sustainability?
President Boric called Chile’s National Lithium Strategy a historic milestone, positioning Codelco to lead lithium production in the Salar de Atacama.
Published: May 29, 2025 | By: Minener.com Staff Canadian mining company Wealth Minerals has announced it will transfer a 5% ownership stake in its Kuska lithium carbonate project to the Indigenous community of Ollagüe in Chile’s Antofagasta region. The agreement also grants the community the right to appoint one of the five members of the
The U.S. turns to AI-powered deep-sea mining to secure critical minerals and counter China’s dominance, raising hopes—and concerns—about marine ecosystems.
China has launched the world’s largest fleet of driverless electric mining trucks at the Yimin mine in Inner Mongolia, aiming to boost efficiency and safety while reducing carbon emissions.
Chile is positioning itself in the global rare earth market with regolith-hosted deposits like the Penco Module. Backed by sustainable practices and growing demand for critical minerals, the country could become a key player in the clean energy supply chain.
Codelco and Rio Tinto are partnering to explore and develop the Nuevo Cobre district in Atacama, leveraging joint capabilities and focusing on sustainable regional growth.
Chile’s Mining Minister Aurora Williams opened Expomin 2025 by highlighting the country’s $83 billion investment pipeline and its leadership in mining innovation and sustainability. The event positions Chile as a global benchmark for a future-facing, collaborative, and technologically advanced mining industry.
Expomin 2025 opens in Santiago with over 1,300 exhibitors and a landmark carbon-neutral certification, setting new goals for sustainability, innovation, and industry-academic collaboration in Latin America’s premier mining fair.
Rio Tinto’s Chief of Copper, Clayton Walker, outlines the company’s ambitions to produce over 200,000 tonnes of copper annually, as it deepens its footprint in Chile through exploration and innovation.