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).

June 12, 2024

Vale, BHP make new offer on Mariana disaster reparations

Vale said the new proposal totals $26.09 billion.