March 4, 2024 AI, 5.5G networks to take mines to new “smart” level The sector has embarked on a quest to transform operations by integrating connectivity, automation and artificial intelligence.
March 3, 2024 Solaris strikes deal with Ecuadorian Indigenous organization, other groups complain ComplaInt before Canadian authorities claims the miner moved forward with the Warintza project, which overlaps Shuar Arutam-titled territory, despite the community’s opposition.
March 3, 2024 Chile wants 3 or 4 new lithium projects running in 2026, finance minister says Chile initiated a policy last year to increase state control of the strategic metal needed in batteries for electric vehicles.
March 1, 2024 Insight: Inside a copper output plunge at No. 1 global producer Codelco Codelco "has had some significant strategic errors," especially attempting simultaneous projects, according to one consultant.
March 1, 2024 Adani’s $1.2bn copper smelter to import concentrates from Peru, Chile, Australia Kutch Copper, the world's biggest single-location plant of its type, expects to start operations in the next few weeks.
March 1, 2024 Yellen praises Chile’s policies in visit to lithium-rich ally US Treasury Secretary will see government officials including Finance Minister Mario Marcel and central bank President Rosanna Costa.
March 1, 2024 Codelco says 85% of energy supply will be renewable by 2026 The miner has secured three 15-year contracts that will guarantee 1.8 terawatt hours per year.
February 29, 2024 SQM expands into lithium glut in bet that buyers will return SQM, which is closely watched because it’s more exposed to spot prices than peers, sees stable prices in the short term and as is more positive after that.
February 28, 2024 SQM profit down 82% as lithium prices slide The company said it expected lithium sales volumes to increase 5%-10% this year.
February 28, 2024 Lithium investors are looking beyond price plunge, Chile minister says Chile’s government expects to lay out by March the broad terms of lithium contracts to be offered under a new public-private partnership model.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
