July 21, 2024

With no recovery in sight, lithium prices force miners to reevaluate output

The price of the material that’s vital to the energy transition has plunged by around 80% since late 2022.

July 21, 2024

Saudi Arabia to visit Brazil and Chile as seeks to diversify mining

The diversification strategy includes plans to expand into international mining to secure access to minerals including copper, cobalt and nickel, as well as lithium.

July 19, 2024

Life after mining: New book spotlights global reclamation projects

'102 Things to Do with a Hole in the Ground' tells the stories of reinvented coal mining regions, regenerated communities and rebuilt ecosystems.

July 19, 2024

Vale resumes operations at Salobo 3 after fire

Vale said 2024 copper production guidance remains at 320-355 kt.

July 19, 2024

Chile copper, lithium mines rattled by 7.4-magnitude quake

The earthquake struck 45 km outside San Pedro de Atacama, northern Chile, home to the country's major copper and lithium mines.

July 18, 2024

USGS releases first study to assess global earthquake risk to mineral supplies 

Earthquakes have the potential to substantially affect mining operations, leading to supply chain disruptions that adversely affect the global economy.

July 18, 2024

Copper output from Codelco this year to top 2023, chairman says

"We have reaffirmed our commitment for 2024 production to surpass 2023," said Maximo Pacheco.

July 18, 2024

Resouro touts rare earths resources at Tiros project in Brazil

The mineral resource estimate for the project positions it as one of the world's largest undeveloped resources of its kind.

July 18, 2024

Anglo’s sale of De Beers hindered by diamond market state

Anglo American has warned of more production cuts at De Beers due to reduced spending by Chinese consumers prolonging the market downturn.

July 17, 2024

G2 Goldfields to raise $31 million for Oko project in Guyana

AngloGold Ashanti is purchasing about 9 million shares and a single European investor is picking up the remainder.