August 27, 2024

Vale’s CEO announcement to curb market speculation, says chairman

Vale announced Monday that current finance chief Gustavo Pimenta would take the reins of the company.

August 27, 2024

CHARTS: Battery metals slump slashes average EV materials bill

The sales weighted average value of the lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite contained in the battery​​ of the average EV sold globally is down 60%.

August 27, 2024

BYD says fate of lithium project is in hands of Chile government

In April last year, BYD was granted access to preferential prices for lithium carbonate produced by SQM.

August 27, 2024

Vale names CFO Gustavo Pimenta as next CEO

The Brazilian executive will succeed Eduardo Bartolomeo following a messy succession process.

August 26, 2024

Chile’s mining industry — a vanguard in climate change adaptation

Climate change has magnified its grip on Chile.

August 26, 2024

Copper supply risks ease as Chile miners do deals

Chile’s copper-mining industry is emerging from an intense period of wage negotiations.

August 26, 2024

Aura Minerals to adjust guidance with expanded Matupá project

Aura is anticipating a potential increase in gold reserves at the project in Mato Grosso, Brazil.

August 25, 2024

Global refined copper surplus swells in first half of 2024 — report

New data from the ICSG indicated a preliminary surplus of about 488,000 tonnes, which is significantly higher than the 115,000 tonnes for H1 2023.

August 24, 2024

Peru’s gold exports to India set to hit record high, says official

In 2023, India became the second biggest buyer of Peru's gold and it should invest in new gold mining projects in the South American country.

August 24, 2024

Lundin copper miners accept new offer, ending Chile strike

A breakthrough would enable a resumption of normal operations at a mine that churned out 137,100 tons last year.