March 19, 2024

Dirty gold can still slip into London market, rights groups say

Refineries vetted by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), which sets standards for the world’s gold markets, said to be sourcing ore from “questionable suppliers and mines”.

March 17, 2024

Teamwork needed for Peru to develop full mining potential – Anglo American Peru CEO

As long as all interested parties join forces, Peru can take advantage of its ideal conditions to boost and develop the local mining industry, said Adolfo Heeren.

March 15, 2024

Lithium permit freeze limited to new projects, Argentina province says

Companies such as Arcadium Lithium and Posco Holdings are free to continue producing the metal and developing existing projects, Catamarca said.

March 15, 2024

Economy chief says Chile’s lithium products likely to get US subsidies

If extended to value-added Chilean lithium, the subsidies will make it more attractive for US companies to invest in the country, said Economy Minister Nicolas Grau.

March 15, 2024

Cost advantage of natural hydrogen sparks energy companies’ interest – report

At the end of 2023, 40 companies were searching for natural hydrogen deposits, up from just 10 in 2020, new research shows.

March 14, 2024

Argentine court in key lithium region halts new permits over environmental concerns

The ruling involves the Los Patos River-Salar del Hombre Muerto area, where global lithium giant Arcadium Lithium has a project.

March 13, 2024

The big lithium short gets ‘dangerous’ on lower supply outlook

UBS and Goldman Sachs have trimmed their 2024 supply estimates by 33% and 26%, respectively.

March 13, 2024

Aclara stock surges on major investment from Chilean conglomerate CAP

CAP is investing up to $80 million to support the development of the company's Penco module in Chile.

March 12, 2024

Reunion Gold advances on Oko West environmental permitting

The company remains on track with its accelerated development timeline for Oko West, which includes a PEA by the end of Q2 2024.

March 12, 2024

Former Vale board member claims political influence in CEO succession

Last week, Vale extended the term of its CEO Eduardo Bartolomeo until the end of the year.