June 30, 2024

Southern Copper to restart development of Peru mine on Monday

The Tia Maria mine has been on hold for years amid community opposition over fears of the mine's environmental impact.

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.