19th December 2025 Latin America Newsletter
Rio2 (TSX:RIO) is to buy a 99.1% interest in the Condestable mine in Peru from Southern Peaks Mining (private), which is owned by Global Natural Resource Investments, for US$180M, including $80M in cash, $65M in vendor debt financing and $35M in stock. Southern Peaks will also receive total deferred consideration payable in cash or stock…
Kast is Chile’s next president
José Antonio Kast was elected as Chile’s next president who has a stated objective to promote mining investment, eliminate administrative red tape and shorten approval and development timelines.
Ecuador tax hike flops
Six months after Ecuador’s government introduced a mining tax to pay for his fight against criminal mining, it has only raised US$12.8M, far below the $220M target, as companies hand back concessions and seek to delay payment until the deadline at the end of January 2026.
Rupert Resources Bold Regional Strategy in Finland
Rupert Resources Bold Regional Strategy in Finland
Australian government backs aluminium smelter
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18th December 2025 Australasia Newsletter
19th December 2025 Australasia Newsletter Kristie BattenGuest columnist Mergers & Acquisitions BHP sells power stake BHP (ASX: BHP) entered into a binding agreement with BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) in relation to BHP’s 85% share of Western Australia Iron Ore’s (WAIO) inland power network. A trust entity will be established that is 51% owned and…