March 28, 2024

Chile’s copper output up 10% in February

Production in February 2024 was 420,242 metric tons.

March 28, 2024

India to send teams to Chile seeking lithium and copper assets

India will send two delegations next month to Chile to scout for lithium and copper resources.

March 28, 2024

Mitsui invests in Atlas Lithium with offtake deal from Brazil mine

The deal by the Japanese trading house follows a similar one unveiled by rival Mitsubishi Corp.

March 27, 2024

Chile needs to finalize more lithium plan details to spur investment, miners say

Industry players said they are seeking information on how contracts will be awarded by officials in the country that is the world's second-biggest lithium producer.

March 27, 2024

Vale buys remaining 45% stake in Alianca Energia for $541 million

The deal would give Vale 100% ownership of the energy company, which has assets including seven hydroelectric plants and three wind units.

March 27, 2024

Buenaventura adds two board members from Chile’s Antofagasta

A partnership between the two miners began late last year.

March 27, 2024

Lundin Gold grows Fruta del Norte reserves

Much of the reason the M+I resources grew was due to reclassifying inferred material in areas immediately beyond the current reserve boundary.

March 27, 2024

Chile’s mining minister urges SQM, Tianqi to resolve spat

Tianqi last week raised concerns over transparency in the firm's talks on a partnership with state copper producer Codelco.

March 27, 2024

First Majestic starts selling bullion at Nevada mint facility

Inaugural production of bullion bars, branded “First Strike”, will be commemorated and sold as collectibles.

March 27, 2024

Chile opens 26 lithium salt flats to private companies

Tender process for the lithium-rich flats, excluding Atacama and Maricunga, will start in April and is expected to conclude in July.