April 16, 2024 Brazil court again suspends Vale’s Sossego copper mine licence Brazil's Para state has won its appeal to overturn a previous court ruling that had reinstated the mine's operating licence.
April 15, 2024 Codelco eyes partnerships to help boost ailing copper production The company expects “some conclusions” this year from negotiating an operational tie-up between its Andina mine and Anglo American's adjoining Los Bronces.
April 15, 2024 Codelco aims to land partner for Maricunga lithium by next year Codelco, Chile's top copper producer, is entering the lithium business under the mandate President Gabriel Boric's government announced last year to boost the state's role.
April 15, 2024 Chile indigenous communities suspend dialogue with SQM, Codelco over lithium Codelco and SQM agreed to start talks with a council of representatives from 18 indigenous communities in December in efforts to reach an agreement to form a new state-controlled public-private partnership.
April 15, 2024 Antofagasta CEO foresees higher 2024 copper prices, plans growth at home The company also did not rule out the possibility of acquisitions, as long as they are in the Americas.
April 15, 2024 Peru economy grows more than expected in February on mining gains Larger copper, gold and molybdenum volumes boosted metals mining just over 17%, according to government statistics.
April 15, 2024 Chile probes for lithium exploration interest, aims for five projects Economy minister Nicolas Grau said the country is hoping to develop between 3 and 5 new lithium projects.
April 15, 2024 Horizonte Minerals fails to secure financing, considering mine sale The company considers selling its Brazilian nickel mine amidst low prices and supply surplus from Indonesia.
April 15, 2024 Vale operations in Brazil now 100% renewable energy-powered The world's top iron ore and nickel miner said that 100% of the electricity used in its local operations last year came from green sources.
April 15, 2024 Copper output at Codelco set to rise this year, CESCO says Codelco is aiming to produce between 1.325 million and 1.390 million metric tons of copper this year.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
