June 9, 2024

Argentina’s Salta Province to issue tender for mining projects in Arizaro salt flat

The Salta Energy and Mining Resources company is expected to launch a tender in mid-August for the concession of an area of ​​about 37,000 hectares in the Arizaro salt flat.

June 9, 2024

World Bank tribunal rules against Canadian miner in legal dispute with Colombia

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes found that the mining ban on the Santurbán moor does not violate the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement.

June 9, 2024

Existing fossil fuel projects enough to meet energy demands while world transitions to net zero – study

Researchers recommend that governments legislate to ban new fossil fuel projects.

June 8, 2024

Colombia halts coal exports to Israel over Gaza war

Colombia is reported to be Israel's biggest supplier of coal.

June 7, 2024

Codelco reaches agreement with Andina mine workers

At the end of May, Codelco wrapped up negotiations with two other unions at the mine.

June 7, 2024

Argentine lithium output up by almost half in first four months of 2024

The South American country, part of the so-called "lithium triangle" along with Chile and Bolivia, has attracted investments from foreign companies in Canada and China.

June 7, 2024

Speedier, greener lithium may be nine years away, Codelco says

Comments pour some cold water on the notion of a swift roll-out of technologies that offer cheaper, faster and greener ways to extract lithium in South America.

June 7, 2024

Copper output from Codelco slides 6% in April

Copper output also fell during the month at Chile's Escondida mine, though it edged up 1.9% in Collahuasi mine.

June 7, 2024

Brazil adds Vale to so-called “dirty list” after contractor subjected workers to slave-like labour

Vale said that its inclusion in the list is incorrect and that it will take the necessary steps for its immediate removal.

June 7, 2024

Codelco targets 2030 start at Maricunga lithium project

Construction at the project, dubbed “Paloma”(dove), is expected to start in early 2027, with Codelco's partner to be announced in early 2025.