South American mining news

Rio Tinto and Codelco have completed their Nuevo Cobre exploration joint venture agreement in Chile.

Anglo American relies on a ship loading system from FAM for the loading of mined copper ore at the Peruvian plant Quellaveco.

CleanTech Lithium has provided a progress update on Direct Lithium Extraction at its project in Chile.

Marimaca has announced results of the metallurgical testing programme for its copper project in northern Chile.

Southern Cross Britannia has reached key milestones at its Hombre Muerto Lithium Project in Argentina.

Pronto and RAICO have partnered to scale mining and forestry autonomy in Chile.

Stantec has been selected to provide support at multiple copper tailings sites in Chile.

Lundin Gold has announced results from the exploration programmes at its gold mine in Ecuador.

Great Southern Copper has consolidated its concession area in the Salar de Atacama district of Chile.

Great Southern Copper has delivered a high-grade copper target during its exploration programme in the Aurelia prospect.