August 21, 2024

Codelco invests in EVs, cacti as part of green makeover

As part of the green makeover, a fleet of some 100 electric buses brings workers from the nearby city of Rancagua.

August 21, 2024

SQM profit down 63%, anticipates continued weak lithium prices 

The world's second-biggest lithium producer expects the downward trend in the metal's prices to continue for the rest of the year.

August 20, 2024

Chile’s lithium output to reach 285,000t in 2025, copper commission says

The global market is forecast to post a surplus of 117,000 tons of lithium this year.

August 20, 2024

Peru’s copper output this year likely to fall short of 3mt goal

The Andean country's slide in copper output has factored into a recent economic slowdown.

August 20, 2024

Antofagasta’s half-year profit up on strong copper prices

In July, the company said full-year copper output from its four mines in Chile would be at the lower end of its guidance range.

August 20, 2024

Heavy rains to threaten 25% of copper projects by 2050

Verisk Maplecroft predicts that by mid-century, a quarter of global copper projects will be affected by extreme precipitation.

August 20, 2024

Anglo American to receive coal bids in September

The sale process includes the Grosvenor and Moranbah North mines along with three smaller mines in Queensland.

August 20, 2024

BHP’s quick strike fix sets tone for labor talks amid copper rally

Analysts say BHP's quick fix to a recent six-day strike at its huge Escondida copper mine in Chile could set the tone for upcoming negotiations elsewhere.

August 19, 2024

Strike at Lundin’s Caserones copper mine showing no signs of resolution after a week

The workers are prepared to drag out the strike for more than 40 days if needed, according to the union's president.

August 19, 2024

Collective Mining fuses gold deposits into larger system at Guayabales in Colombia

The results come from eight diamond drill holes, part of Collective’s ongoing 40,000-metre drilling program.