State of emergency in Peru as protests hit copper output
Government's measure comes as protests against mining companies have shut down 20% of Peru’s copper output.
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The phenomenon that explains how tears of wine are formed could be the key to successful extraterrestrial mining.
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.
Musk appeals for more lithium production to meet battery demand
Battery production, and more specifically lithium, is the “fundamental limiting factor” for electric-vehicle adoption worldwide, Musk said on an earnings call.
BHP reports weaker-than-expected iron ore production on covid curbs
Iron ore production from Western Australia came in at 66.7 million tonnes in the three months to March 31.
Zijin invests in Xanadu to ink copper-gold resources in Mongolia
Zijin aims to take a 45.9% stake in Mongolia's Kharmagtai copper and gold mine.
Lithium prices pause in April, but not a sign of “wider market correction”
Lithium prices took a breather during the first half of April as lockdowns in China make trading difficult, but the lull is unlikely to last, says Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.
MOBI Latam, EnergyX aim to create Bolivian domestic lithium battery supply chain
Bolivia has 9 million tonnes of identified lithium resources buried beneath its salt flats, yet the country has had barely any production of lithium chemicals.
Putin wants Russia to boost its use of metals to counter sanctions
Russia is a major producer of metals including aluminum, nickel, copper and steel.
