Chile constitution drafters reject mining-adverse proposal
The 52 articles rejected sought tightening up the protection of the country’s natural resources, including copper and lithium.
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Codelco to create mining carbon footprint calculator
The free tool, to be available in the second half of the year, aims to help miners favour suppliers with the lowest footprint and emissions.
Mexico nationalizes lithium mining
The law, which came into force on Thursday, elevates lithium to the category of “strategic mineral” that belongs to the state.
Los Pelambres expansion to cost Antofagasta $900m more than planned
The ongoing project at Los Pelambres copper mine in Chile will cost $2.2bn, up from last year's estimate of $1.7bn and a 70% jump from the original $1.3bn figure.
SolGold’s Cascabel could be “top 20” mine in South America
Long-delayed pre-feasibility study for the copper-gold project in Ecuador confirms Cascabel is "no ordinary mining asset."
De Beers back to search for diamonds in Angola
The diamond miner has inked two mineral investment deals with the country's government granting the company exploration rights for 35 years.
Mexico’s lower house backs lithium nationalization plans
The proposed law, now in the hands of the Senate, bans all private participation in the exploration and mining of the battery metal.
Chile heads towards two “lost decades” of copper output growth
Chile’s crown as world’s No.1 copper producer is at risk despite the billions of dollars invested in new projects lately, experts warn.
Eldorado Gold flags Omicron hit to quarterly production
Despite the labour issues, the Canadian miner left its production guidance of 460,000-490,000 ounces of gold for 2022 unchanged.
US widens lead over Europe in critical minerals race: WSJ
US critical minerals spending is outpacing Europe, raising fears EU manufacturers may stay reliant on China for key raw materials.