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.

April 14, 2024

Elder hurt in clash between Argentinian Indigenous community, police over mining project

Representatives from the Peñas Negras Indigenous community clashed with heavily armed police officers over the weekend.