European Union and Latin America Bet on Sustainable and Innovative Mining to Strengthen Copper and Lithium Value Chains
In a context of rapid energy transition, collaboration between the European Union (EU) and Latin America is consolidating as a strategic axis to ensure the sustainable supply of critical minerals, such as copper and lithium. This was highlighted by specialists and authorities during the SYMPOSIUM – XVI International Mining Meeting.
Lithium, copper, and cybercrime: why Latin American mining became a target for attacks
According to the Mining and Metals ISAC, this tactic has become common: attackers are now publishing stolen data before the company knows it's been breached. They no longer negotiate. They go straight to public extortion.
Ingemmet organizes seminar on lithium and graphite as key minerals for the energy transition
The Geological, Mining, and Metallurgical Institute (Ingemmet) held the seminar “Strategic Minerals for the Energy Transition. Lithium and Graphite (Graphene),” a space for technical and academic analysis aimed at discussing the role of these resources in the context of global energy change and their potential in Peru.
Investments in lithium in Peru are expected to exceed US$1.468 billion in the initial phase
According to Washington López, an economist and metals expert, the development of the Falchani deposit in Puno will require initial investments exceeding US$1.468 billion, a figure that could transform the country into a major player in the global market for this strategic mineral.
Mine: Japan sees Peru as a strategic partner for copper, lithium, and key mineral supply
The Ministry of Energy and Mines highlighted that Japan views Peru as a strategic partner for securing the supply of copper, lithium, and key minerals, emphasizing the nation's mining potential and investment opportunities in the country.
Reactivating lithium exploration requires resolving regulatory gaps, specialists claim
Geologist Miguel Cardozo, past president of proEXPLO, pointed out that there is no legislation for the exploitation of uranium, a radioactive mineral associated with lithium.
Australian Critical Minerals acquires six mineral exploration projects with potential in gold, copper, zinc, and lithium
Australian Critical Minerals signed an agreement to acquire six exploration projects in Peru with gold, copper, zinc, silver, and lithium presence, strengthening its portfolio with high-potential assets and drill-ready targets.
Falchani lithium project is removed from Minem's exploration portfolio due to lack of progress
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) removed the Falchani lithium project from its 2025 exploration portfolio due to a lack of progress and unaddressed observations in its environmental study.