November 10, 2025

Codelco-SQM lithium deal clears last major hurdle after China greenlight

Codelco and SQM planned to form a joint venture for lithium production in the Atacama salt flats.

November 10, 2025

Vale gearing up to meet Indian demand as China steel output stagnates, CEO says

The capacity of India's steel producers is likely to double to around 300 million tons in the next five to seven years, CEO Gustavo Pimenta said.

November 7, 2025

Bolivia is rethinking lithium deals with China, Russia in US pivot

President-elect Rodrigo Paz, who takes office Saturday, is vowing to finally bring Bolivia into the ranks of significant lithium exporters.

November 7, 2025

Newmont restructuring impacted 16% of workforce

Citing a company memo, Reuters said the project has led to various job eliminations, unfilled vacancies and changes to role levels at Newmont.

November 7, 2025

US backs Serra Verde’s Brazilian rare earth project with $465M funding

The financing is to help cover upgrades to the company’s Pela Ema mine in Brazil’s Goiás state.

November 7, 2025

Solaris values Ecuador copper mine at $4.6B

Based on a long-term copper price of $4.50 per lb., Warintza would have a 26% after-tax internal rate of return with a post-tax payback period of 2.6 years.

November 6, 2025

Top candidate in Peru vows to revoke key mining industry rights

The worry that mineral rights may be revoked has been the industry’s biggest concern in private conversations.

November 6, 2025

Lundin Mining lifts copper outlook, cuts costs on Chile gains

Lundin's full-year copper guidance is now in the 319-337kt range thanks to better Caserones mine performance and lower cost estimates.

November 6, 2025

Nutrien weighs phosphate unit sale

Potential buyers could include industry rivals Mosaic, ICL Group, K+S AG or private equity investors.

November 6, 2025

Study warns deep-sea mining waste threatens marine food chain

Research shows that deep discharge of mining waste must be assessed, as its impact on ocean ecosystems varies and could cause harm.