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.
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.
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am
Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am