Codelco Reports Slight Increase in Copper Production for 2024
In 2024, Chile's Codelco reported a slight increase in copper output, rising by 3,000 to 4,000 metric tons from the...
Companies
Hudbay Minerals to Invest US$210 Million in Peruvian Copper Project
Hudbay Minerals is set to invest US$210 million in a copper mining project in Peru, emphasizing its strategy to expand...
Barrick Gold Issues Ultimatum to Mali Government Over Export Restrictions
Barrick Gold has issued an ultimatum to the Mali government, stating it will suspend operations at its Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining...
Uganda Set to Launch Third Oil Exploration Licensing Round in 2025
Uganda will launch its third petroleum exploration licensing round in the 2025/2026 fiscal year, aiming to open new areas for...
Tunisia Advances Renewable Energy Goals with 500 MW Solar Contracts
Tunisia has signed contracts for four solar projects totaling 500 MW as part of its renewable energy expansion efforts. This...
Thailand’s Prime Minister Declares Over US$400 Million in Assets
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared over US$400 million in assets, which includes more than 200 designer handbags and 75...
Spanish Investor Secures $194 Million from Peru Over Odebrecht Project
A Spanish company has secured $194 million from Peru in an ICSID ruling concerning a cancelled gas pipeline project tied...
Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Antofagasta, Chile
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in Antofagasta, Chile, on Thursday, reported at a depth of 104 km by the EMSC....
Nigeria’s Tinubu Launches National Credit Guarantee Company for Economic Growth
President Bola Tinubu announces the formation of the National Credit Guarantee Company to enhance credit access, especially for women and...
El Salvador’s Unyielding Bitcoin Policy in Light of IMF Agreement
El Salvador continues to assert its commitment to Bitcoin adoption despite a recent IMF agreement. The government has not halted...
