July 9, 2024

Lithium projects likely to exceed government targets in Chile

Sixty percent of the projects are within 16 salt flats and over 80% of the proposals considered the use of direct lithium extraction technology.

July 9, 2024

Aclara, VAC team up to boost rare earth magnets production

Alliance is aimed at streamlining the supply chain for rare earth elements, specifically dysprosium and terbium.

July 9, 2024

G Mining pours first gold at Tocantinzinho project in Brazil

G Mining anticipates commercial production to commence in the second half of 2024.

July 9, 2024

Consultancy recommends Vale 15 candidates for CEO position

Among those suggested for Vale's top job are the heads of big Brazilian firms, local newspaper O Globo said.

July 9, 2024

Chile to analyze 81 private lithium proposals, eyeing four projects by 2026

Chile in April called for proposals in more than two dozen salt flats that contain the battery metal.

July 9, 2024

Tsingshan’s lithium brine lake project in Argentina starts production

The project is a joint venture between Tsingshan and French miner Eramet in Salta Province.

July 9, 2024

Codelco eyes 10% stake in Teck’s Quebrada Blanca copper mine

Codelco values the interest in Quebrada Blanca, currently held by Chilean state mining firm Enami, at about $500 million.

July 8, 2024

Chilean Cobalt enters offtake deal, partnership with Glencore

Chilean Cobalt will supply Glencore with 100% of the cobalt and copper production from La Cobaltera for an initial period of five years.

July 8, 2024

Silvercorp acquisition of Adventus hits roadblock

Silvercorp sees potential cancellation of the environmental permit for Adventus' El Domo project as an unmet condition for closing the deal.

July 7, 2024

RANKED: World’s top 10 gold mining companies

Newmont remains the top gold producer with 5.5 million oz. across its global operations, which span four continents.