May 20, 2024

Dubai mining firm plans to start Argentina lithium production next year

UMPC plans to begin producing battery-grade lithium next year, aiming to deliver 5,000 metric tons in 2027 and double that in 2028.

May 20, 2024

Energy mogul makes 100-year bet on Argentina’s mineral wealth

Jose Luis Manzano has been snapping up mines and lithium-rich acreage in northern Argentina as well as tapping neighboring Brazil’s lithium valley.

May 20, 2024

Copper’s record run at risk as US shipments calm speculator frenzy

At least 100,000 metric tons of copper are en route to the US CME exchange, Reuters sources say.

May 19, 2024

Clash between mining co-ops in Bolivia leaves one person dead, two injured

The incident took place near the Tipuani River, one of the most important gold mining areas in Bolivia.

May 19, 2024

ICSID rules in favour of Peru in decade-long dispute with Kaloti Metals

The ICSID ruled in favour of Peru in a decade-long dispute with gold dealer Kaloti Metals over five seized gold shipments.

May 18, 2024

BHP debates improved Anglo bid as time runs out in takeover saga

BHP faces a critical question: what would it take to draw the smaller company to the negotiating table within the next few days? 

May 17, 2024

Peru’s No. 2 copper mine Antamina sees production steady in 2024

Antamina, controlled by Glencore, BHP, Teck and Mitsubishi, is pushing ahead with the $2 billion project to extend the mine's life to 2036.

May 17, 2024

Horizonte Minerals in administration after failed financing attempt

The company has already requested a suspension of trading in its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange.

May 17, 2024

BHP needs to bid about $41 a share for Anglo, JPMorgan says

Anglo American has turned down BHP’s bids twice since April 25, stating the offers continue to considerably undervalue the company.

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.