June 28, 2024 Argentina is about to unleash a wave of lithium in a global glut For all the money that’s poured into Argentina’s giant lithium deposits, the country has seen just one new mine come on stream in almost a decade. That’s about to change.
June 28, 2024 Brazil’s Lula says deal with Vale on Mariana disaster ‘90% done’ The offer unveiled earlier this month was less than the government's target, but Vale has expressed hope that a "consensus" would be achieved by the end of month.
June 28, 2024 Copper supply gets a boost as Chile shows signs of recovery Output in May was the highest this year, rising more than 8% compared with April.
June 28, 2024 Sierra Metals to trade on Lima exchange, names new CFO The company currently operates the Yauricocha polymetallic mine in Peru.
June 28, 2024 Tianqi asks Chile regulator to reconsider decision on SQM-Codelco deal The Codelco-SQM agreement is a major plank of the Chilean government's aim to take a stronger role in lithium output.
June 27, 2024 Claimants for deadly Mariana dam collapse file injunction against BHP, Vale The claimants allege the companies asked the Brazilian Mining Association to make the claim at the Supreme Court.
June 27, 2024 Chile’s copper miners will need more energy, water to keep up production, Cochilco says Miners will increasingly get their energy from renewable sources, which are set to make up nearly 80% of the energy supply by 2026.
June 27, 2024 Disputed Sigma Lithium land has ‘probable’ reserves, study shows The mineral rights for the land have been caught up in a legal dispute between Sigma CEO Ana Cabral and her ex-husband Calvyn Gardner, a former co-CEO.
June 27, 2024 Antofagasta lowers copper treatment fees for some Chinese smelters The miner has agreed a sharp reduction to copper treatment and refining charges to $23.25 a metric ton and $2.325 cents a pound.
June 27, 2024 Vale expects to regain Onca Puma and Sossego copper mine licences Both licenses are expected to be reinstated within 48 hours.
Iron ore logs annual gain in a dramatic recovery fuelled by steel exports Prices of the key steelmaking ingredient had come under pressure earlier this year on expectations of a supply glut and forecasts of faltering demand in China. December 31, 2025 | 09:27 am
