South American mining news

Great Southern Copper has announced results from exploration mapping and sampling at its Viuda prospect in Chile.

Adionics has announced the opening of its new direct lithium extraction demonstration plant in Argentina.

Following the signing of an MOU between the US and Peru, the largest Peruvian delegation ever attended the MINExpo 2024 conference to expand opportunities for US companies.

Codelco will explore a long-term strategic collaboration with ABB, looking into ways to decarbonise and optimise its mines in Chile.

Fleet Space Technologies will deploy its mineral exploration solution, ExoSphere, to enhance Gold Fields’ exploration and development of its Salares Norte project in Chile.

A Chilean mine using Atlas Copco’s electric dewatering pumps has succeeded in optimising its lithium extraction process.

South32 has entered a partnership with Caterpillar equipment distributor RELIANZ to use remotely operated bulldozers at its Cerro Matoso operations in Colombia.

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 and ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate decarbonisation initiatives by electrifying and automating mining operations in Chile.

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.