June 17, 2024 Chilean Cobalt gets $317 million funding support from EXIM Bank The loan is expected to fund development efforts within the mining concessions that comprise the La Cobaltera cobalt-copper project.
June 17, 2024 Brazil joins race to loosen China’s grip on rare earths industry Brazil holds the world's third-largest rare earth reserves.
June 17, 2024 SQM reaches supply deal with Hyundai, Kia The miner had previously landed supply deals with Ford Motors and battery maker LG Energy.
June 17, 2024 Japan, Chile boost ties in lithium extraction, supply Japanese firms would have long-term preferential access to the battery metal in exchange for adding value and transferring skills.
June 16, 2024 Chile says Saudi mining minister to visit, lithium expected on agenda Chile is the world's second-largest producer of lithium.
June 14, 2024 Saudi mining minister to visit Chile in July The Middle Eastern country is interested in obtaining lithium overseas as it aims to enter the electric vehicle sector.
June 14, 2024 Union at BHP copper mine in Chile accepts contract, averting strike Earlier this week, workers and the firm reached an initial agreement that required a vote by union members to go into effect.
June 13, 2024 Vale expects tentative dam collapse settlement with Brazil authorities this month The latest proposal from Vale and BHP totals 140 billion reais ($26.08 billion).
June 13, 2024 Gold Fields cuts output forecast after bad weather hits new Chile mine The $1.2 billion Salares Norte mine delivered its first gold on March 28.
June 12, 2024 Brazil sees potential railway concession agreement with Vale this month The agreement with Vale could reach some 20 billion reais ($3.70 billion).
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