Chile Plans Five New Lithium Tenders
Chile plans to tender about five new lithium projects in 2027 and aims to more than double output to 700,000...
October 21, 2026Topic
Mining
South African Mining Falls 12.7% in August
South Africa mining output fell 12.7% year on year in August, the steepest drop since October 2022, as platinum, coal...
October 13, 2026
Argentina Natural Resources Explained 2026
Argentina resources explained: Vaca Muerta oil, lithium, gold, copper, farmland and water, who extracts them and who profits under the...
October 12, 2026
Chile Copper Strike Begins at Centinela Mine
About 709 Centinela miners in Chile began a legal strike on 7 October after mediation failed. What was offered and...
October 7, 2026
Chile Exports Top US$10 Billion in September
Chile's exports hit US$10.58 billion in September, up about 14%, and reach US$93.8 billion in nine months. Copper shipments were...
October 7, 2026
Chile’s Copper Bet Faces an AI Reversal Risk in 2026
An AI boom reversal could cut copper and lithium demand, hitting Chile's exports, fiscal revenue and US-listed miners as of...
October 5, 2026
Tanzania Urges Local Firms to Win US$1.9bn Mining Spend
Tanzania wants 90% of the US$1.9 billion its mines spend each year kept at home, and has ordered audits of...
October 4, 2026
Liberia Explained 2026, a Newcomer Guide
Liberia explained: a West African republic of 5.36 million people with 5.1% GDP growth in 2025, a dual-currency economy and...
October 3, 2026
Bolivia Navy Raids Illegal Mining Camp on Beni River
Bolivia illegal mining: the navy raided a foreign-run camp on the Beni river as scientists gave Pope Leo XIV a...
October 2, 2026