September 5, 2023 Sigma Lithium to announce decision on Grota do Cirilo expansion this month The company is already producing in phase one of the mine, with expected production of 130,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium concentrate this year.
September 4, 2023 Argentine potash mine finalizes selection of $1bn investor Mendoza province completed the bid selection process to resume development of the Rio Colorado mine, a decade after Vale withdrew from the project.
September 4, 2023 Codelco to hand over 24,000 hectares for glacier park The glacier park sits along the upper part of the Olivares and Colorado river basins.
September 4, 2023 Chile’s copper production up 1.7% in July Total copper production rose to 430,900 metric tons for the month.
September 4, 2023 Codelco expects to reach lithium agreement with SQM this year Its chairman also expects the market to maintain its confidence in Codelco, despite rating agency Moody's giving notice of a possible ratings downgrade.
September 4, 2023 BHP says Brazilian court approves Samarco debt reorganization plan Samarco had struggled to reach an agreement for years with its creditors, who rejected its initial recovery plan in April 2022.
September 3, 2023 Peruvian small-scale miners can now access government-backed loans The Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines is offering credits to artisanal and small-scale miners with the goal of fostering environmentally friendly practices.
September 1, 2023 World’s biggest miner reviews newly acquired Brazilian assets BHP's $6.4 billion purchase of Oz Minerals included an untapped gold deposit and four small, but high-grade, copper-gold mines in the state of Para.
September 1, 2023 Sigma Lithium completes second shipment, on track to produce 130,000 tonnes by year-end The company also expects to begin recognizing revenue from the sale of its lithium concentrate and byproducts in Q3 2023.
September 1, 2023 Court approves Samarco’s judicial recovery plan The agreement sealed between the company and creditors provides for a 25% discount on the company's debts, which reach $9.7 billion.
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