South American mining news

Rio Tinto has completed the acquisition of the Rincon lithium project in Argentina, following approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).

Marimaca Copper Corp. has announced results from the first seven reverse circulation drill holes from the 2022 infill drilling campaign at the Marimaca Oxide Deposit.

Alien Metals Ltd has provided an update on its high-grade silver and copper-gold projects in Zacatecas, Mexico.

GCM Mining Corp. has completed updated mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates for its Segovia Operations, prepared in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum Definition Standards.

Getech has won new contracts to support the exploration of minerals critical to the delivery of the energy transition.

Cadence Minerals has provided an update on the ongoing pre-feasibility study at its flagship Amapa Iron Ore Project, Brazil.

Orosur Mining Inc. has announced that its geological teams have mobilised to Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, to commence the company’s first field exploration programme at the El Pantano Gold/Silver Project.

Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Horizonte Minerals on the development of the Araguaia Nickel Project in Brazil.

Nokia has deployed an industrial-grade private wireless network with Antofagasta Minerals for Minera Centinela, to support secure and reliable operations at its copper mine in Chile.

Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd continues to consolidate its property holdings at the Avispa copper-molybdenum project, located in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile.