May 17, 2024 Zijin Mining to produce 50% more copper by 2028 China's top copper producer plans to increase output of the metal by 4% in 2025 and to 1.5.-1.6m tonnes, or 50%, in four years.
May 16, 2024 Cochilco raises 2024, 2025 copper price estimates The commission sees average copper prices this year at $4.30 a pound, from $3.85 a pound before.
May 16, 2024 Chile to seek bidders for preferential pricing on lithium by July The Andean nation is the world's second-largest lithium producer.
May 16, 2024 Anglo American freezes hiring amid global shake-up Anglo's decision affects recruitment of non-site-based permanent employees and contractors, while it works on a company-wide restructuring.
May 16, 2024 Chinchillas throw new wrench in Gold Fields’ Chile plans Gold Fields has 10 days to prove there are no rodents living in the Salares Norte mine area or it will face fresh sanctions.
May 15, 2024 Chile gives Albemarle option to boost lithium quota To access the higher quota, Albemarle would need to prove the use of sustainable technology such as DLE, among other things.
May 15, 2024 Brazil Potash starts construction of the Autazes project Autazes is expected to be the largest fertilizer mine in Latin America.
May 15, 2024 Coal India, NMDC exploring lithium mines overseas The Indian mines ministry is also encouraging other state-owned companies to scout for critical minerals overseas.
May 14, 2024 Brazil states ask court to double what Vale, BHP should pay for dam burst Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo states have asked a court to order Vale and BHP to pay a total 100 billion reais.
May 14, 2024 BYD postpones plans for 2025 Chile lithium cathode plant Production at the new plant was expected to begin around the end of 2025, representing a $290 million investment.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
