September 14, 2024

Vale says routine check revealed cracks in dam, stability unchanged

In a securities filing, the company said the issue concerns the Forquilha III dam at the Fabrica iron ore mine.

September 13, 2024

Aclara Resources to start rare earths production in Brazil in 2027

Rare earths developer aims to move start of operations forward at its flagship Carina project to 2027 from 2029.

September 12, 2024

US Strategic Metals, Glencore enter processing partnership with Chilean Cobalt

The partnership is expected to strengthen US critical minerals supply chains.

September 12, 2024

First Quantum expects feasibility studies for Peru mine by 2028

The company is also working to complete feasibility studies for the La Granja project by 2028.

September 12, 2024

UN panel issues guidelines for mining centered on human rights, sustainability

The report acts as a how-to guide to help generate prosperity and equality alongside clean power, said the UN Secretary-General.

September 12, 2024

Chile’s ENAMI taps eight firms to test lithium extraction tech

The companies are Adionics, CADL–Lanshen, Eramet, Lilac Solutions, Rio Tinto, SLB, Summit Nanotech and WaterCycle Technologies.

September 12, 2024

Russia’s Uranium One to build Bolivia’s first DLE plant

The $976 million direct lithium extraction plant will kick off operations in the second half of 2025.

September 12, 2024

Vale sees 10% of its iron ore production coming from tailings by 2030

Last year alone, Vale generated 48.5 million tons of iron ore tailings.

September 11, 2024

Vale expects to close deal over Brazil dam collapse in October

Last week, Reuters reported that Vale, BHP and their joint venture Samarco could soon reach such an agreement to pay around 100 billion reais.

September 11, 2024

Codelco reaches early contract agreement with El Teniente unions

The deal encompasses nearly 3,150 workers and will start on Nov. 1.