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Halo Minerals has obtained a critical mining permit for its Playa Verde copper-gold project in Chile, enabling dredging operations and advancing the company toward a final investment decision.
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A union leader says a wage deal at BHP’s Escondida mine is virtually done, a move set to stabilize copper supply and ease volatility in global markets.
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Southern Perú’s planned €447 million investment in the Toquepala mine is set to strengthen the region’s economy and drive growth in the Peruvian mining sector.
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The Australian company has expanded its mineral resource in Brazil and is testing processing routes as it seeks industrial partners. Its potential role in European supply chains now depends on turning geological scale into commercial production.
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The Swedish metals group will acquire Votorantim’s 64.68% stake in Nexa Resources through a share exchange that values the entire company at approximately €1.74 billion. Boliden will subsequently offer cash for the remaining publicly traded shares, but the transaction still requires shareholder and regulatory approvals before its expected closing in early 2027.
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Argentina is on track to generate record export earnings in 2026 as its agriculture, energy and mining industries simultaneously expand production and overseas sales. The combined performance of the three sectors is strengthening the country's external accounts while increasing opportunities for international investors.
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The listing reinforces Mendoza's growing position as one of South America's emerging copper districts and highlights rising international investor interest in the country's mining sector.
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More than 300 scientific papers will be presented at one of the mining industry's most influential global gatherings, highlighting how technology, artificial intelligence and sustainability are reshaping the sector.
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Energy Transition Minerals (ETM) is accelerating its search for new mining opportunities in Spain while awaiting the outcome of a long-running dispute over its flagship rare earth project in Greenland. The move highlights Europe's growing urgency to secure domestic supplies of critical minerals essential for electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies and industrial competitiveness.
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Argentina’s mining industry recorded a strong increase in exports during the first four months of 2026, driven by rising international demand for gold, silver and lithium, reinforcing the sector’s position as one of the country’s most important sources of foreign currency and investment.
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LATAM Cargo is expanding its role in connecting northern Chile’s mining sector with European markets, reinforcing supply chains that support one of the world’s most important sources of critical minerals for the energy transition.
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EU officials say Argentina is strategically positioned to attract long-term mining capital, with critical minerals, Global Gateway financing and geopolitical supply diversification driving European interest.
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The Swiss commodities group is accelerating its strategy in Argentina’s copper sector as global demand for critical minerals continues to rise alongside the energy transition.
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The planned reopening of the Casposo mine reinforces San Juan’s growing role in Argentina’s mining expansion, as global demand for gold, silver and critical minerals continues to rise.
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The country’s mining sector is gaining momentum, driven by lithium, copper and gold, positioning Argentina as a key supplier in the global energy transition.
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From May 19 to 21, Brussels will bring together policymakers, mining companies, startups and investors to accelerate innovation and supply chain integration in critical raw materials.
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Argentina’s Congress has approved an overhaul of the glacier protection regime, giving fresh momentum to copper and critical minerals projects and reshaping the country’s investment outlook for global miners.
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