South American mining news
World Mining Congress 2026 adds 37 confirmed speakers, including CEOs, innovation gurus, and authors
The World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026, one of the most influential events in the global mining industry, has confirmed 37 international speakers, including CEOs of major companies, business leaders, and experts in innovation, sustainability, and technology.
EnergyX discusses US$5 billion lithium investment with Chilean President-elect
EnergyX is moving forward with plans for a US$5 billion investment in Chile’s lithium sector after CEO Teague Egan met with President-elect José Antonio Kast ahead of his inauguration.
International experts to deliver Artificial Intelligence courses at the World Mining Congress 2026
Artificial intelligence applied to mining is becoming one of the factors driving transformation and competitiveness in the industry.
World Mining Congress 2026 launches 16 high-level short courses for global mining professionals
The World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026 has announced the development of 16 short courses as part of the world’s leading global mining gathering.
World Mining Congress 2026: Explore the preliminary programme and keynote speakers of the global gathering
The World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026 has unveiled its Preliminary Plenary Programme, structured around three days of strategic discussions addressing the most pressing challenges facing the global mining industry.
Weir completes acquisition of ESEL
Weir has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% share of its Chile-based joint venture, ESCO Elecmetal Fundición Limitada ('ESEL').
Fleet Space enhances Lundin Gold’s geological framework at Fruta del Norte
Lundin Gold and Fleet Space have designed a new high resolution active seismic survey across the Fruta del Norte Project to complement and refine existing geological and assay datasets.
Wheaton Precious Metals acquires silver stream from Antamina through new partnership with BHP
Wheaton Precious Metals International has entered into a definitive precious metals purchase agreement with a subsidiary of BHP for its portion of the silver produced at the Antamina Mine.
Cummins deploys first commercial hybrid-electric ultra-class mining haul truck in operation at Lundin Mining’s Caserones Copper Mine
Cummins Inc., a global power technology leader, have announced the deployment of the world’s first commercial hybrid-electric ultra-class mining truck in production at Caserones, an opencast copper-molybdenum mine in Tierra Amarilla, Chile, owned by Lundin Mining.
Codelco and Quiborax create joint venture to advance in obtaining CEOL that will allow the exploitation of lithium in the Ascotán Salt Flat
Codelco and Quiborax announced the creation of the company Minera Ascotán SpA to advance in obtaining the Special Lithium Operation Contract (CEOL) in the Ascotán Salt Flat, located in the mountain range of the Antofagasta Region.