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Lundin Gold and Fleet Space have designed a new high resolution active seismic survey across the Fruta del Norte Project to complement and refine existing geological and assay datasets.
Wheaton Precious Metals International has entered into a definitive precious metals purchase agreement with a subsidiary of BHP for its portion of the silver produced at the Antamina Mine.
Cummins Inc., a global power technology leader, have announced the deployment of the world’s first commercial hybrid-electric ultra-class mining truck in production at Caserones, an opencast copper-molybdenum mine in Tierra Amarilla, Chile, owned by Lundin Mining.
Codelco and Quiborax announced the creation of the company Minera Ascotán SpA to advance in obtaining the Special Lithium Operation Contract (CEOL) in the Ascotán Salt Flat, located in the mountain range of the Antofagasta Region.
Speaking ahead of the 2026 World Mining Congress, the mining chairman highlighted regulatory bottlenecks and the need to accelerate the production of critical minerals.
Grant Sporre, Global Head of Metals & Mining at Bloomberg Intelligence, shares insights into copper’s recent performance and a 2026 outlook for the sector.
The Peruvian government has stated that hosting the World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026 in Lima will represent a strategic milestone of great importance for both the country and the global mining industry, consolidating Peru as a key player on the international stage of the sector.
Ivanhoe Electric has executed a definitive collaboration and exploration agreement with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile to explore for copper in northern Chile.
Within the framework of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), Dr. Doris Hiam-Gálvez, PhD, FCAE, Program Chair of World Mining Congress 2026, took part in the Great Debate entitled “What happened to the nation builders?”, where she offered a profound reflection on the role of mining in national development.
Brazilian Nickel Limited (BRN), a private company focused on the development of primary nickel and cobalt production in Brazil, has announced that it has signed a non-binding agreement with Westwin Elements (Westwin) to supply high-grade Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP).
Ausenco has mobilised its technical team to implement the Jervois project in São Paulo, taking on responsibility for the engineering, up to pre-commissioning, of the nickel and cobalt refinery.
The World Mining Congress 2026 (WMC) continues to consolidate a high-level programme with the presence of leaders who define the direction of global mining.