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.

October 13, 2023

Peru’s copper production up 7.5% in August

Between January and August, copper output in Peru rose 18% compared to the previous year.

October 13, 2023

Chilean startup raises $10 million for video game-inspired mining software

TIMining provides data analytics and real-time simulation to boost productivity and safety at about 50 mines, including some owned by BHP, Anglo American and Codelco.

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.