December 14, 2023

Germany’s BASF considers building lithium plant in Chile

BASF recently signed a deal with Wealth Minerals that includes lithium offtake if the Canadian explorer obtains production contracts in Chile.

December 14, 2023

Codelco chairman still sees lithium agreement with SQM by year-end

Codelco was tasked by President Gabriel Boric in April to lead the government's plan to take state control over strategic lithium projects.

December 13, 2023

Fighting climate change trumps supplying minerals for energy transition — report

Caliber's Mining, Metals and Minerals Global Reputation Report revealed respondents placed priority on the industry’s efforts to fight climate change over its ability to secure a steady supply of raw…

December 13, 2023

Vale’s ex-president seeks to avoid trial for Brumadinho

Fábio Schvartsman may avoid trial for the dam collapse that killed more than 250 people in 2019.

December 13, 2023

Antofagasta, union extend talks to allow contract vote

If the two groups fail to come to an agreement, workers will go on strike beginning on Dec. 19.

December 12, 2023

Wealth Minerals lines up funds for Chile operations

The company has already applied for operating permits and is about to unveil a direct extraction provider for what is envisaged as a $500-$600 million mine.

December 12, 2023

Aclara announces initial resource estimate for Brazil rare earth project

The Carina module is estimated to contain 168 million tonnes of inferred material grading 1,510 ppm total rare earth oxide.

December 12, 2023

Vale mulls briquette plants in Gulf of Mexico, Middle East

The company opened a new plant in Espirito Santo state, Brazil, with production capacity of 2 million metric tons per year.

December 12, 2023

Solaris taps $80 million Orion financing to advance Warintza copper project in Ecuador

This financing package funds the advancement of Warintza through studies and permitting, Solaris said.

December 11, 2023

Peru copper output up nearly 2% in October as Antapaccay surges

Peru's copper output was hampered early this year by production pauses triggered by violent anti-government protests.