January 10, 2022

Heavy rains force miners to halt operations in southeast Brazil

Vale has partially suspended operations at its Southeastern and Southern iron ore systems due to the bad weather.

January 10, 2022

BHP back to Africa with Tanzania nickel investment

It will initially invest $40 million in the Kabanga project, regarded as the world’s largest development-ready, high-grade nickel sulphide deposit.

January 7, 2022

Chilean court rejects appeal to stop tender for new lithium contracts

At stake are contracts to explore and produce some 400,000 tonnes of lithium.

January 7, 2022

C-suite chaos at world’s top fertilizer company baffles investors

Nutrien is in disarray after losing two chief executive officers in less than a year, and investors are still waiting for an explanation for the latest departure.

January 6, 2022

Cameco could resume N. American uranium output if Kazakh turmoil hits supply

Company said it could resume production of roughly 24 million pounds of uranium annually in North America if needed.

January 6, 2022

Electric cars to account for 73% of lithium demand by 2030: Chile

Chilean copper agency Cochilco says lithium hydroxide will take the lead, reaching 56% of the total consumption versus 44% for carbonate.

January 6, 2022

BHP cuts more jobs at water-stressed Chilean copper mine

The Cerro Colorado mine has cut 35 direct jobs, BHP said in a statement.

January 6, 2022

Kazakhstan uranium output unaffected by unrest

Kazakhstan accounts for about 40% of global uranium production.

January 5, 2022

South32, Alcoa to restart Alumar aluminum smelter in Brazil

South32 said on Thursday it would spend about $70 million to restart the Alumar smelter.

January 5, 2022

Trafigura resumes business in Mexico after smuggling accusations

Lopez Obrador’s October claim that Trafigura transported contraband fuel caused some of the firm’s partners and clients including mining conglomerate Grupo Mexico to temporarily curtail business.