October 13, 2023 Mexico govt blames Grupo Mexico for 2014 toxic spill, wants new cleanup plan The spill pumped 40,000 cubic meters of toxic mining acid into the Bacanuchi river in Mexico's northern Sonora state.
October 12, 2023 BYD looks to buy lithium assets in Brazil in EV raw material push Latin America has emerged as a hot spot for carmakers seeking to tap metals used in electric vehicles.
October 12, 2023 Raising capital now biggest risk to mining companies after ESG The massive capital outlays required by the green energy transition have become a top mining boardroom agenda item, says new survey.
October 12, 2023 Lithium heavyweight Chile woos Japan to develop local industry Chile says Japanese battery and metals companies are among Asian investors interested in acquiring long-term preferential access to lithium.
October 12, 2023 BHP averts strike at Escondida mine with preliminary union deal In late September, the union's members rejected a proposal from the company, prompting government mediation to avoid a work stoppage.
October 11, 2023 China’s copper buyers flex muscles in Codelco contract negotiations Russian copper exports to China and expectations of surpluses have emboldened Chinese buyers to try and dictate how much they will pay Codelco for the industrial metal next year.
October 11, 2023 Miners seek partners for copper assets as M&A heats up A flurry of copper mining deals are being lined up for the next six to 12 months, industry sources told Reuters.
October 11, 2023 Stellantis, Rio Tinto raise bets on Argentina copper mining The fresh funds may give McEwen Copper more breathing space before going public.
October 11, 2023 Codelco said to near buyout of Australia’s Lithium Power Codelco is nearing a deal to acquire Lithium Power International.
October 10, 2023 Billionaire Paolo Rocca has a plan B if Alpha Lithium bid fails Tecpetrol SA is giving shareholders in Alpha Lithium until Oct. 20 to accept a “best and final offer” that’s worth $210 million to $230 million.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
