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.
April 15, 2024 Codelco can do more if given a better partner for the Atacama salt flat Codelco, Chile's top copper producer, has entered the lithium business mandated by the country's national lithium strategy, unveiled in 2023.
April 14, 2024 Illegal workers arrested at Posco Argentina operation The illegal workers had entered Argentina under tourist visas and started working for the mining company at the Güemes Industrial Park.
Codelco, SQM seal lithium venture in Chile’s Atacama desert NovaAndino Litio, the venture, will control all lithium exploration, production and sales in the Atacama salar until 2060. December 27, 2025 | 09:38 am
