September 30, 2024

Codelco plans to inject almost $6 billion into projects next year

Codelco earlier in September purchased Enami's 10% stake in Teck's Quebrada Blanca mine for $520 million.

September 29, 2024

Sugar giant Cosan mulls selling Vale stake on leverage woes

Cosan has a 4.1% interest in the iron ore producer.

September 27, 2024

Vale considers listing base metals business in late 2026

Speaking at the FT Mining Summit, chairman Mark Cutifani said Vale Base Metals could be valued at $40 billion.

September 27, 2024

Filo shareholders approve acquisition by BHP, Lundin

BHP and Lundin would acquire Filo and its flagship copper asset for total consideration of approximately C$4.1 billion.

September 27, 2024

SQM seeks lithium partner to finance international expansion

The Santiago-based firm is offering a minority stake in its recently formed international lithium division.

September 26, 2024

Gatos Silver extends mine life to 2032, boosts output by 36%

Updated mineral reserve for its flagship Cerro Los Gatos mine in Mexico also shows a 28% increase in contained silver ounces.

September 26, 2024

Chile selects 6 sites for private lithium projects

In October, the government will begin consulting indigenous communities near the areas.

September 25, 2024

Glencore, Schneider Electric partner to decarbonize copper supply chains

S&P Global estimates that demand for copper will double by 2035, and warns the looming supply gap could short-circuit the green energy transition.

September 24, 2024

Tianqi to keep fighting for say in SQM lithium deal

Authorities in Chile have been pushing for the state to have a more significant role in managing the country’s lithium resources.

September 24, 2024

Summit Minerals grows Brazil niobium project with strategic buy

Newly acquired tenement sits directly east and north of its Equador niobium and tantalum project in Brazil.