May 15, 2024

Chile gives Albemarle option to boost lithium quota

To access the higher quota, Albemarle would need to prove the use of sustainable technology such as DLE, among other things.

May 15, 2024

Barrick exceeds targets for GHG reduction in 2023

The gold miner re-used or recycled 84% of its water used in operations, with an 85% recycle rate achieved at its water-stressed sites.

May 15, 2024

BHP shareholders see room for one more sweetened Anglo bid

Shareholders in both companies interviewed by Bloomberg said there was still likely to be some room for a sweetened offer before a May 22 cut-off.

May 15, 2024

Coal India, NMDC exploring lithium mines overseas

The Indian mines ministry is also encouraging other state-owned companies to scout for critical minerals overseas.

May 15, 2024

Vale Indonesia granted mining permit extension to 2035

Special licence is part of a wider deal that will see state-owned holding MIND ID become PT Vale’s largest shareholder, with 34% ownership.

May 14, 2024

Brazil states ask court to double what Vale, BHP should pay for dam burst

Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo states have asked a court to order Vale and BHP to pay a total 100 billion reais.

May 14, 2024

Indigenous group to take fight against Arizona copper mine to Supreme Court

The Resolution Copper project, a partnership between Rio and BHP, would supply more than a quarter of US copper.

May 14, 2024

Teck sees $3bn in annual EBITDA if copper stays around current levels

Copper is the main driver of the company's profitability after it sold its steel-making coal business.

May 14, 2024

Hochschild’s Mara Rosa gold mine reaches commercial production

The mine, located in the state of Goias, is the company's first Brazilian operation.

May 14, 2024

Codelco working to meet Q2 production goal, CEO says

The state-run copper miner is pushing to boost production up from its lowest in 25 years.