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.

September 1, 2023

JPMorgan upgrades Vale stock on iron ore demand

Steel overproduction in China represents a potential catalyst for shares, JPMorgan said.