Vale and Sul Americana de Metais S.A. have qualified for a new policy adopted by Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro administration that aims to streamline the licensing process.

Adamas Intelligence found 4.16 million new units were registered in first half of this year versus 1.99 million units in the first half of 2020.

Throughout the strike, the miner maintained the extended walk-off had not hit its output of lithium from Chile.

The company's final contract offer was approved by 61% of the union workers who voted.

Chile’s copper commission Cochilco has revised down its average copper price forecast for the year.

Already the fourth top producer of lithium worldwide, Argentina's national and local governments are now looking to speed up development.

CEO Mark Bristow said the company will strike a deal should an appealing one present itself, which he described as a mine that can produce 500,000 ounces of gold annually "for a long time".