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.

September 24, 2024

ArcelorMittal halts steel plant expansion in Brazil

Increasing steel imports, especially from China, are affecting local demand says ArcelorMittal.

September 23, 2024

Top miners’ reclamation obligations could surpass industry’s total debt by 2033

Environmental reclamation and site restoration costs for 24 major mining companies reached $72 billion in 2023, up from $40 billion in 2013.

September 20, 2024

Incoming CEO of Vale to start Oct. 1

In August, Vale named Gustavo Pimenta, currently chief financial officer of the firm, to the post.

September 19, 2024

A copper M&A frenzy masks big miners’ hesitation to build

Copper’s bull narrative is well understood, but building from zero is both worryingly risky and unappealingly pricey.

September 19, 2024

CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality check

Demand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining, but it represents only a sliver of the $4 trillion global industry.  

September 19, 2024

Andean Silver raises $17 million to speed up Cerro Bayo exploration

Resource estimate for the Chilean project was recently boosted by 66 million ounces of silver equivalent to 91 Moz AgEq.