South American mining news

CleanTech Lithium has commenced the operation of its pilot plant and is producing lithium chloride eluate from the DLE process.

Great Southern Copper has announced that early results received for its scout RC drilling programmes at its Teresita and Abundante prospects confirm high-grade Cu and Au target models.

Metso has established pump assembly and competence centres in Peru and Brazil.

Sandvik has received a major order from Codelco to supply a load and haul automation system.

Hot Chili has executed an option to acquire the Cometa Project in Chile.

CleanTech Lithium PLC now expects to publish the pre-feasibility study for the Laguna Verde project in 3Q24.

Sierra Metals has acquired a key operating permit for the Yauricocha copper mine in Peru.

Great Southern Copper has expanded the Especularita project in Chile, with the signing of two new agreements.

Aurubis and Codelco have signed a cooperation agreement to promote responsible production of copper in Chile.

Metso has been awarded a major order to deliver key concentrator equipment for a copper mining project in Chile.