Latest South America News

Galan Lithium has raised A$40 million through an institutional placement to expand production at its Hombre Muerto West project by 30%, aiming for first lithium output in the first half of 2026.

Sea Forest Limited has exceeded its breakeven target for its methane-reducing feed additive SeaFeed™, securing commitments for over 118,000 cattle and expanding commercial trials with major industry partners.

St George Mining has appointed a top Washington DC government relations firm to deepen its engagement with US agencies, advancing its Araxá rare earths project amid growing US efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains in the Western Hemisphere.

St George Mining has extended its strategic alliance with US rare earths processor REalloys to finalise potential offtake agreements for high-grade rare earths from the Araxá Project in Brazil. This move aligns with US efforts to build independent rare earth supply chains critical for defence and green technologies.

St George Mining reports outstanding new drill results from its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project, revealing thick, high-grade mineralisation beyond the current resource boundary. These findings underpin a significant resource upgrade and bolster the project's economic prospects.

Capstone Copper Corp. has been hit by a strike at its Mantoverde mine in Chile, with Union #2 representing 22% of the workforce initiating industrial action that could reduce production by up to 30%. The company is committed to resolving the dispute through dialogue while maintaining safe operations.

Electro Optic Systems has secured a US$21 million order for its R400 Remote Weapon System from a North American customer, boosting its contract backlog to over A$400 million and setting the stage for strong revenue growth in 2026 and 2027.

KGL Resources has appointed Sam Strohmayr as its new CEO, bringing deep global mining expertise, while also establishing a new operations office in Darwin to bolster stakeholder engagement.

St George Mining reports its thickest and highest-grade rare earth and niobium intercept to date at the Araxá Project, signaling a potential major resource expansion in Brazil.

Galan Lithium advances its Hombre Muerto West project with key infrastructure in transit and construction progressing ahead of schedule, targeting lithium chloride production in the first half of 2026.

St George Mining’s Araxá Project in Brazil gains significant government and community support, highlighting its potential as a world-class rare earths and niobium resource with sustainable mining at its core.

Bindi Metals has appointed seasoned executive Mark Freeman as CEO, aiming to leverage his extensive resource sector experience to advance its exploration projects across three continents.