Latest South America News

Perpetual Resources has secured a significant tungsten exploration package in Brazil’s Seridó Mineral Province, aiming to capitalise on rising demand for this critical mineral amid global supply constraints.

St George Mining has partnered with Spain’s Tecnicas Reunidas to test advanced processing technology on its Araxá rare earths, aiming to unlock European markets alongside existing US and Brazilian alliances.

Eden Innovations reports robust expansion of its EdenCrete® concrete additives in North and South America, driven by new contracts with major ready-mix concrete producers. The company’s low-carbon products are gaining traction amid growing sustainability demands.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has expanded its intellectual property footprint with a newly granted patent in Brazil, protecting its innovative synthetic anti-infectives against a broad range of infections. This milestone strengthens Recce’s position in one of South America’s largest antibiotic markets.

Power Minerals has signed a non-binding Term Sheet with Summit Explore to jointly develop the Salta Lithium Project in Argentina, aiming to deploy cutting-edge direct lithium extraction technology across multiple salars.

Austin Engineering has renegotiated its Chile OEM contract, ending losses and setting the stage for profitability and operational turnaround in South America.

Power Minerals has appointed Alistair Stephens, a seasoned rare earths executive, as CEO to spearhead development of its South American critical minerals projects. Stephens brings decades of leadership experience and a proven track record in scaling rare earth ventures.

Aguia Resources has secured key mining concessions in Brazil, setting the stage for operational licensing and commissioning of its Tres Estradas phosphate mine by April 2026.

St George Mining has formed a strategic alliance with Brazilian nanotechnology firm Nanum Nanotecnologia to enhance the processing and commercialisation of rare earth elements from its Araxá Project, aiming to upgrade high-value magnet and heavy rare earth concentrations.

St George Mining reports outstanding assay results from 16 new diamond drill holes at its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project, confirming thick, high-grade mineralisation from surface and reinforcing its status as South America's largest carbonatite-hosted rare earth resource.

DPM Metals has lodged a detailed technical report updating the Mineral Resource and Reserve estimates for its Chelopech mine in Bulgaria, underpinning its strategic growth plans.

Aurora Energy Metals has appointed seasoned geologist Aidan Platel as Managing Director and CEO, alongside Warren Hallam as Non-Executive Chair, marking a strategic leadership transition after divesting its uranium project.