January 16, 2024

Teck misses copper, zinc guidance for 2023, coal production higher

Annual production was impacted by challenges across operations through the year.

January 15, 2024

Lundin Mining sees record copper production in 2023

Its 2023 output was at the guidance midpoint or above for all metals produced.

January 15, 2024

Marimaca stock up on new drill results at copper project in Antofagasta region

Since its discovery in 2016, Marimaca has more than doubled the deposit’s resource.

January 15, 2024

Cochilco raises 2024 copper price projection to $3.85/lb

Cochilco said it was raising the estimate due to "factors like the normalization of monetary policy in the United States."

January 15, 2024

SQM resumes Chile lithium operations after roadblocks lifted

The final blockades that had restricted the movement of workers and supplies for almost a week were cleared on Sunday.

January 15, 2024

India’s state-owned KABIL signs $24 million lithium exploration deal in Argentina

India has been pursuing overseas pacts to secure key minerals in resource-rich countries such as Australia, Argentina and Chile.

January 14, 2024

International organizations pen letter, report supporting Salvadoran anti-mining activists

Five men arrested last year played a central role in the events that led the Salvadoran government to pass the first-ever national prohibition on metals mining in 2017.

January 14, 2024

BYD in talks with Brazil’s Sigma Lithium on supply deal

BYD said in July it would invest 3 billion reais ($600 million) in a new industrial complex in northeastern Brazil.

January 14, 2024

Paramilitary, guerrilla groups threaten coal mining unions in Colombia

Coal mining unions in Colombia are asking the government for protection after receiving threats from paramilitary and guerrilla groups.

January 13, 2024

Communities agree to end roadblocks at Chile lithium operations

Indigenous communities say they want to be properly consulted following a deal struck between SQM and Codelco.