September 29, 2023

Argentina seeks to tax lithium boom to avoid region’s resource curse

Provincial and federal officials want to tap the profits of lithium companies with an annual tax that would be put toward building infrastructure.

September 29, 2023

Peru won’t force contested mining projects on communities

Both the Tia Maria project and the Las Bambas copper mine have been heavily opposed by local communities.

September 29, 2023

Supervisors at Escondida mine reject contract offer, strike possible

The union says BHP is looking to reduce benefits and production bonuses while extending working hours.

September 29, 2023

CleanTech Lithium kicks off exploration at two new Chilean assets

Initial sample results show a subsurface brine aquifer target in the Salar de Atacama basin and the presence of boron.

September 28, 2023

Brazil mineral rights dispute casts shadow on Sigma Lithium expansion

A Brazilian court injunction is halting the sale or mining of two plots of land where Sigma Lithium is planning open pits.

September 28, 2023

Nexa to pump $200 million towards upgrading Pasco mining complex in Peru

The initiative consists of building a tunnel that will connect Atacocha and Porvenir mines.

September 28, 2023

American Lithium bets it can open mine in Peru by 2027

The Falchani project would bring an $880 million investment to one of Peru’s poorest regions.

September 28, 2023

Capstone awarded Copper Mark for operations in Chile

Winners of the award demonstrate best practice in responsible production and contribute to the UN sustainable development goals.

September 28, 2023

Petrobras, Vale to seek opportunities for joint investment in renewables

The companies have signed an MOU to study potential joint investment opportunities in renewable energy.

September 28, 2023

Peru grapples with red tape that’s burying giant copper projects

Frustrations with bureaucracy that can take years to navigate were expressed at an event held in Arequipa.