SQM shareholders approve $1.1 billion capital increase
The world’s No. 2 lithium producer expects to double its capacity to produce lithium carbonate in Chile.
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The lithium developer's stock has nearly doubled since the beginning of 2021.
Northern Dynasty files appeal over Pebble permit rejection
Company has filed an appeal with the US Army Corps of Engineers over its decision to deny a key water permit for the giant mine in Alaska.
Steinmetz sentenced to 5 years in jail in Swiss bribery case
His lawyer said he will appeal all to the way to the Supreme Court.
Gold Fields begins construction of Chile project
First gold production at the Salares Norte mine is expected in early 2023.
Biden poised to freeze oil and coal leasing on federal land
The move would block the sale of new mining and drilling rights across some 700 million acres.
Is China nearing peak aluminum after record 2020 output?
World aluminum output rose by 2.5% to a record 65.3 million tonnes last year.
Vale resumes pellet production at Vargem Grande
Brazil’s mining regulatory agency had ordered Vale to halt operations at Vargem Grande in 2019 to guarantee the stability of its dams.
