October 18, 2023 Codelco to buy Lithium Power for $244 million The acquisition would mark the Chilean copper giant's first foray into the lithium space, as part of the country's new public-private model for the sector.
October 17, 2023 Vale Institute of Technology, ICMBio to execute genetic sequencing of plants and animals in Brazil By the end of 2027, the GBB will produce 5,000 genomes of species from Brazilian biodiversity, with 80 species initially defined.
October 17, 2023 Vale’s iron ore output falls as operations failure hits key mine The firm produced 86.2 million metric tons of iron ore between July and September.
October 17, 2023 Posco-backed group invests in lithium technology startup EnergyX EnergyX is building a DLE demonstration plant in Argentina's Salta province, near Posco's Sal de Oro project.
October 17, 2023 Vale creates company to sell sand from iron ore tailings The company wants to reduce the disposal of such materials in dams or piles following major disasters.
October 17, 2023 Newmont starts ramp-up at Peñasquito as strike ends Return to normal operations at Mexico’s largest gold mine is expected to take several weeks, and Newmont vowed to update markets next week.
October 16, 2023 China’s lithium triangle inroads show US challenges in EV race The lithium triangle of South America accounts for more than half of global resources.
October 16, 2023 Tsingshan plans $233 million lithium-related investment in Chile Company to set up a plant to produce lithium iron phosphate, Chilean President Gabriel Boric said.
October 15, 2023 Peru’s economy weaker than expected in August, shrinks 0.63% y/y An increase in mining activity partly offset a drop in sectors like manufacturing.
October 15, 2023 Indigenous groups in Peru’s northernmost department demand mining concession nullity A 1000-hectare concession in the upper basin of the Nanay River is causing controversy in Peru.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
