South American mining news
Codelco to explore long-term strategic collaboration with ABB
Codelco will explore a long-term strategic collaboration with ABB, looking into ways to decarbonise and optimise its mines in Chile.
Gold Fields uses Fleet Space exploration solution at Chile project
Fleet Space Technologies will deploy its mineral exploration solution, ExoSphere, to enhance Gold Fields’ exploration and development of its Salares Norte project in Chile.
Atlas Copco electric dewatering pumps optimise lithium extraction process at Chilean mine
A Chilean mine using Atlas Copco’s electric dewatering pumps has succeeded in optimising its lithium extraction process.
South32 deploys Cat bulldozers at Colombia operation
South32 has entered a partnership with Caterpillar equipment distributor RELIANZ to use remotely operated bulldozers at its Cerro Matoso operations in Colombia.
Power Nickel deploys Fleet Space mineral exploration solution in Chile’s Copper Belt
Power Nickel has expanded their use of Fleet Space’s mineral exploration solution, ExoSphere, to drive new insights into their projects in Chile.
Antofagasta Minerals partners with ABB to accelerate decarbonisation initiatives
Antofagasta Minerals and ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate decarbonisation initiatives by electrifying and automating mining operations in Chile.
BHP and Lundin Mining to acquire Filo Corp
BHP and Lundin Mining have agreed to jointly acquire Filo Corp and form a joint venture to progress two copper projects in Argentina and Chile.
Vale reports strong 2Q24 results
Vale has reported strong operational performance in 2Q24, buoyed by record-high second quarter iron ore solutions production since 2018.
CleanTech Lithium completes DLE pilot plant first stage of production
CleanTech Lithium has announced the completion of the first stage of production from its DLE pilot plant operations, as well as results from partners’ successful test work to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate.
La Mancha completes merger of G Mining Ventures and Reunion Gold
La Mancha has announced the successful completion of the merger between G Mining Ventures and Reunion Gold.