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.

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.