Mining Weekly | South America https://www.miningweekly.com/page/south-america Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:00:15 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 North America-focused lithium refiner Lithium Universe announces CEO resignation https://www.miningweekly.com/article/north-america-focused-lithium-refiner-lithium-universe-announces-ceo-resignation-2026-10-23 Marleny Arnoldi LITHIUM Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0200 732893 1792752805 1792751820 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307939_resized_lithiumuniversebrownsvillelithiumconversionrefineryintexasconcept2026091022.jpeg Brownsville lithium refinery concept 511 287 Halo granted mining permit for copper tailings processing in Chile https://www.miningweekly.com/article/halo-granted-mining-permit-for-copper-tailings-processing-in-chile-2026-10-23 Marleny Arnoldi COPPER Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:53:00 +0200 732880 1792751254 1792749180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307915_resized_coppercathode1022.jpeg Copper cathode 511 287 Boroo plans extensive rehabilitation before restarting newly acquired Eagle mine in Yukon https://www.miningweekly.com/article/boroo-plans-extensive-rehabilitation-before-restarting-newly-acquired-eagle-mine-in-yukon-2026-10-23 Marleny Arnoldi GOLD Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:48:00 +0200 732855 1792747390 1792745280 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307850_resized_0001209296resizedeaglegoldmineyukon1022.jpg Eagle gold mine 511 287 Automated hedger, financial exchange, market maker create landmark tungsten price hedge https://www.miningweekly.com/article/automated-hedger-financial-exchange-market-maker-create-landmark-tungsten-price-hedge-2026-10-23 Marleny Arnoldi TUNGSTEN Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:06:00 +0200 732849 1792744540 1792742760 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307829_resized_masantungstenore2026091022.jpeg 511 287 Neu Horizon plans drilling on large unexplored Swedish uranium target https://www.miningweekly.com/article/neu-horizon-plans-drilling-on-large-unexplored-swedish-uranium-target-2026-10-23 Marleny Arnoldi URANIUM Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:51:00 +0200 732847 1792744273 1792741860 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307819_resized_neuhorizonuraniumdrillcore2026101022.jpeg 511 287 Canada gives Cleveland-Cliffs 15 days to reverse planned job cuts https://www.miningweekly.com/article/canada-gives-cleveland-cliffs-15-days-to-reverse-planned-job-cuts-2026-10-23 Reuters STEEL Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:04:00 +0200 732829 1792739313 1792739040 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307750_resized_canadaindustryministermelaniejoly202610reuters1022.jpeg Canada Industry Minister Melanie Joly 511 287 Nippon Steel to spend $3bn in US Steel plant equipment upgrade, Nikkei reports https://www.miningweekly.com/article/nippon-steel-to-spend-3bn-in-us-steel-plant-equipment-upgrade-nikkei-reports-2026-10-23 Reuters STEEL Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:59:00 +0200 732828 1792739275 1792738740 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307747_resized_ussteelclairtonplantmonvalleyworkssteelmanufacturing2026101022.jpeg US Steel's Clairton plant 511 287 Vale, CSN among winners in Brazil natural gas auction https://www.miningweekly.com/article/vale-csn-among-winners-in-brazil-natural-gas-auction-2026-10-23 Reuters NATURAL GAS Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:54:00 +0200 732826 1792739253 1792738440 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307744_resized_naturalgas1022.jpg 511 287 Grupo Mexico to press ahead with major US copper projects after output dip https://www.miningweekly.com/article/grupo-mexico-to-press-ahead-with-major-us-copper-projects-after-output-dip-2026-10-23 Reuters COPPER Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:47:00 +0200 732821 1792738720 1792738020 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307735_resized_grupomexicoundergroundmining0920181022.jpg 511 287 Newmont beats quarterly profit estimates on higher gold prices, Cadia recovery https://www.miningweekly.com/article/newmont-beats-quarterly-profit-estimates-on-higher-gold-prices-cadia-recovery-2026-10-23 Reuters GOLD Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:43:00 +0200 732818 1792738673 1792737780 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307732_resized_cadiaminenewmont10241022.jpeg Cadia mine 511 287 GM cancels deal with new US rare-earth magnet plant, documents say https://www.miningweekly.com/article/gm-cancels-deal-with-new-us-rare-earth-magnet-plant-documents-say-2026-10-23 Reuters RARE EARTHS Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:31:00 +0200 732815 1792738379 1792737060 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307723_resized_vacmagnetmakingingermanyrareearthmagnetmanufacturing2026101022.jpeg VAC magnet manufacturing plant 511 287 Canada's E3 nears last phase of demo facility as it builds towards commercial-scale FID https://www.miningweekly.com/article/canadas-e3-nears-last-phase-of-demo-facility-as-it-builds-towards-commercial-scale-fid-2026-10-22 Marleny Arnoldi LITHIUM Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0200 732749 1792675100 1792663260 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307507_resized_0001266941resizede3lithiumbatterygradelithiumcarbonatefromdemoplantalberta2026041022.jpeg 511 287 At least $100bn of investment for 134 new lithium mines is needed for 2050 demand https://www.miningweekly.com/article/at-least-100bn-of-investment-for-134-new-lithium-mines-is-needed-for-2050-demand-2026-10-22 Marleny Arnoldi LITHIUM Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:53:00 +0200 732738 1792664404 1792659180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307482_resized_lithiumbrines22026091022.jpeg 511 287 Steel trader Luda Technology Group branches out to coal as first point of diversification https://www.miningweekly.com/article/steel-trader-luda-technology-group-branches-out-to-coal-as-first-point-of-diversification-2026-10-22 Marleny Arnoldi COAL Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200 732732 1792658697 1792657800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307446_resized_ludatechnologychairpersonandceomabiu2026101022.jpeg Luda Technology chairperson and CEO Ma Biu 511 287 North America to drive growth in antimony market https://www.miningweekly.com/article/north-america-to-drive-growth-in-antimony-market-2026-10-22 Marleny Arnoldi CRITICAL MINERALS Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:16:00 +0200 732729 1792658399 1792656960 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307443_resized_antimonymineralisationevresourcesmexico2026061022.jpeg 511 287 Antimony refiner Nova welcomes $249m US federal support for Alaska port infrastructure https://www.miningweekly.com/article/antimony-refiner-nova-welcomes-249m-us-federal-support-for-alaska-port-infrastructure-2026-10-22 Marleny Arnoldi CRITICAL MINERALS & LOGISTICS Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:26:00 +0200 732724 1792656727 1792653960 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307415_resized_portmackenziealaska2026101022.jpeg Port MacKenzie in Alaska 511 287 Teck receives strike notice at Highland Valley Copper operation https://www.miningweekly.com/article/teck-receives-strike-notice-at-highland-valley-copper-operation-2026-10-22 Reuters COPPER Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0200 732713 1792653651 1792652460 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307379_resized_highlandvalleycoppercanadateck11241022.jpeg Highland Valley copper mine 511 287 Canada, Ontario unveil multi-billion steel and auto support package https://www.miningweekly.com/article/canada-ontario-unveil-multi-billion-steel-and-auto-support-package-2026-10-22 Reuters CRITICAL MINERALS & STEEL Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:56:00 +0200 732712 1792653553 1792652160 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307376_resized_canadiansteel2026101022.jpeg 511 287 Kinder Morgan to invest $4.7bn in two gas pipeline projects as demand surges https://www.miningweekly.com/article/kinder-morgan-to-invest-47bn-in-two-gas-pipeline-projects-as-demand-surges-2026-10-22 Reuters NATURAL GAS Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:52:00 +0200 732710 1792653481 1792651920 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307370_resized_kindermorgannaturalgassite2026101022.jpeg 511 287 BHP chair points to Canada tax incentives in call for investment reforms https://www.miningweekly.com/article/bhp-chair-points-to-canada-tax-incentives-in-call-for-investment-reforms-2026-10-22 Reuters DIVERSIFIED MINERS Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:40:00 +0200 732707 1792651467 1792651200 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307361_resized_bhpolympicdamoperationinaustralia2026101022.jpeg 511 287 Westgold reaches stable two-million tonnes a year mine rate at Beta Hunt https://www.miningweekly.com/article/westgold-reaches-stable-two-million-tonnes-a-year-mine-rate-at-beta-hunt-2026-10-21 Marleny Arnoldi GOLD Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:51:00 +0200 732662 1792577526 1792576260 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307200_resized_westgoldbetahuntgoldmineaustralia2026101022.jpeg Beta Hunt mine 511 287 First Quantum's expanded Zambia copper mine on track to exceed processing target https://www.miningweekly.com/article/first-quantums-expanded-zambia-copper-mine-on-track-to-exceed-processing-target-2026-10-21 Reuters COPPER Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:46:00 +0200 732656 1792577328 1792575960 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307183_resized_kansanshimine0220141022.jpg 511 287 Chile plans five new lithium tenders in push to double output https://www.miningweekly.com/article/chile-plans-five-new-lithium-tenders-in-push-to-double-output-2026-10-21 Reuters LITHIUM Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0200 732649 1792573529 1792572900 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307151_resized_albemarlechilelithiumbloomberg07241022.jpeg 511 287 Vulcan Elements partners with reseachers on quantum-mechanical rare earth innovation https://www.miningweekly.com/article/vulcan-elements-partners-with-reseachers-on-quantum-mechanical-rare-earth-innovation-2026-10-21 Marleny Arnoldi RARE EARTHS Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:36:00 +0200 732646 1792573242 1792571760 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307139_resized_vulcanelementsrareearthmagnetneodymiummagnet2026101022.jpeg Rare earth magnet 511 287 Sherritt granted US fuel licence as first step towards Moa Nickel restart https://www.miningweekly.com/article/sherritt-granted-us-fuel-licence-as-first-step-towards-moa-nickel-restart-2026-10-21 Marleny Arnoldi NICKEL Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:21:00 +0200 732640 1792572114 1792570860 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307127_resized_sherrittnickelsmeltingnickelbriquettes2026101022.jpeg 511 287 Phoenix Tailings to build $375m rare earths facility in New York state https://www.miningweekly.com/article/phoenix-tailings-to-build-375m-rare-earths-facility-in-new-york-state-2026-10-21 Reuters RARE EARTHS Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:32:00 +0200 732630 1792571107 1792567920 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307099_resized_phoenixtailingscenickmyers1022.jpeg Phoenix Tailings CE Nick Myers 511 287 Chile regulator to deliver audit of Codelco's copper output within 2 months https://www.miningweekly.com/article/chile-regulator-to-deliver-audit-of-codelcos-copper-output-within-2-months-2026-10-21 Reuters COPPER Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0200 732628 1792567937 1792567800 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307093_resized_chuquicamatacopperminechile1022.jpg Chuquicamata copper mine 511 287 Canada, Türkiye set to sign pledge during Carney visit to deepen defence, energy ties, source says https://www.miningweekly.com/article/canada-turkey-set-to-sign-pledge-during-carney-visit-to-deepen-defence-energy-ties-source-says-2026-10-21 Reuters CRITICAL MINERALS Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:26:00 +0200 732627 1792577881 1792567560 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307090_resized_markcarneycanadianpm06251022.jpeg Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney 511 287 Mining giant Grupo Mexico reports higher profit on price boost, trims copper guidance https://www.miningweekly.com/article/mining-giant-grupo-mexico-reports-higher-profit-on-price-boost-trims-copper-guidance-2026-10-21 Reuters COPPER Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:14:00 +0200 732625 1792567559 1792566840 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307087_resized_grupomexicobuenavistadelcobreminecopper2026101022.jpeg Grupo Mexico's Buenavista del Cobre mine 511 287 Woodside Energy trims output forecast, to pull back from US ammonia project https://www.miningweekly.com/article/woodside-energy-trims-output-forecast-to-pull-back-from-us-ammonia-project-2026-10-21 Reuters OIL & GAS Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:03:00 +0200 732621 1792566607 1792566180 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307075_resized_plutolngplant9woodside1022.jpg Woodside's Pluto LNG operation 511 287 Mitsubishi Corp approves Arizona copper mining project, lifts investment https://www.miningweekly.com/article/mitsubishi-corp-approves-arizona-copper-mining-project-lifts-investment-2026-10-21 Reuters COPPER Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:53:00 +0200 732619 1792566299 1792565580 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307072_resized_hudbayemployeewithcopperorecopperworld2026101022.jpeg 511 287 Sulphuric acid prices due to extend decline in 2027, CRU says https://www.miningweekly.com/article/sulphuric-acid-prices-due-to-extend-decline-in-2027-cru-says-2026-10-20 Reuters MINING INPUTS Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:46:00 +0200 732603 1792505741 1792503960 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001307014_resized_moltencopperbeingcastzambiachamberofmines08052610221.jpeg 511 287 Trade uncertainty, energy, freight costs continuing to create headwinds – BHP https://www.miningweekly.com/article/trade-uncertainty-energy-freight-continuing-to-create-headwinds-bhp-2026-10-20 Martin Creamer DIVERSIFIED MINERS Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:52:00 +0200 732579 1792503588 1792500720 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001306981_resized_bhp1022.jpg BHP's operational review for quarter ended September 30. 511 287