May 25, 2022 Mexico prepared to sue Vulcan Materials over environmental issues, president says The Mexican government suspended the mining operations of the company earlier in May.
May 24, 2022 Peru communities protesting Las Bambas mine to meet President Castillo Las Bambas, which supplies 2% of global copper, suspended operations on April 20 due to the protests.
May 24, 2022 Column: Europe’s aluminum output slides as energy crunch bites Europe's primary aluminum smelters are continuing to curtail production in the face of soaring energy costs.
May 24, 2022 India’s top mining, steel groups warn of adverse impact from export duty hikes The government announced on Saturday that export tariffs on new iron ores and concentrates would be raised to 50% from 30%.
May 24, 2022 Hunt for lithium sparks frantic rush into Argentine mountains Argentina has 13 lithium projects in the pipeline, more than any other country.
May 24, 2022 BSGR to pay Guinea $5.6 million after losing case over Simandou The World Bank’s ICSID ruling comes eight years after BSGR launched arbitration proceedings against Guinea for alleged expropriation of the asset.
May 23, 2022 Dividend payouts hit first quarter record, but outlook rocky Mining and oil firms led an 11% jump in dividend payouts to a first-quarter record of $302.5 billion.
May 23, 2022 Chile to cushion the blow of glacier ban on giant copper mines Chile’s government is looking at a gradual implementation for a proposed ban on mining near glaciers in order to limit the impact on some of the world’s biggest copper mines.
May 23, 2022 China stimulus, supply worries fire up iron ore There are several factors that suggest a renewed rally is on the cards, writes Clyde Russell.
May 23, 2022 Chinese, Australian investors battle for largest lithium deposit AVZ Minerals is battling to retain control of the Manono lithium project in DRC, potentially the world’s largest untapped lithium deposit, amid ownership claims from Chinese investors.
SQM completes Codelco lithium merger after Chile court rejects appeal The deal allows the firms to produce lithium in Chile's Atacama salt flat. January 27, 2026 | 01:37 pm