South American mining news

The Copper Mark has been awarded two more sites from Antofagasta and Southern Peaks Mining, meaning over 20% of the world’s global mined copper production now comes from Copper Mark-awarded sites.

Capstone Copper Corp. has committed to the Copper Mark at its Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde operations in Chile.

CleanTech Lithium PLC has entered into a memorandum of understanding with leading Direct Lithium Extraction company SunResin New Materials Co. Ltd, for the further development of the company’s projects.

Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd has reported assay results of surface geochemical sampling undertaken within areas of interest on the Avispa property.

Condor Gold has announced the results of an updated mineral resource estimate at its 100% owned La India Project in Nicaragua.

Aguia Resources Ltd has confirmed strong assay results from the ongoing diamond drilling programme at the Andrade Copper Project, Brazil.

Bastion Minerals Ltd has provided an update on its scout drilling programme at its Capote Gold Project in the Atacama Region of Chile.

Antucoya has become the third Antofagasta operation to receive The Copper Mark, an international seal that certifies that the operation produces copper according to the highest international sustainability standards.

Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd. has completed initial geological mapping and geochemical sampling on its Avispa Copper Molybdenum Project in Chile.

Metso Outotec has been awarded an order for a large belt conveyor package for delivery to a mining customer in the Americas.