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.

July 4, 2024

Brazil’s Lula will ‘demand’ compensation for Mariana and Brumadinho

The Brazilian President is expected to meet with Vale executives next week.

July 4, 2024

BHP cuts employee incentives by 20% globally — report

The world's largest listed miner is reportedly paying only 80% of short-term incentives offered in 2023-24, as it missed performance goals.

July 3, 2024

Vale picks mining veteran Usmar to lead base metals turnaround

The board of the Rio de Janeiro-based miner reportedly chose Shaun Usmar to head Vale Base Metals.

July 3, 2024

Eramet targets November production start at Argentina lithium plant

Eramet aims to start production at its new Centenario lithium plant in Argentina before the end of the year.