August 9, 2023 Ford shuts down in Brazil, and China’s top EV maker comes to the rescue The resurrection of the former Ford plant represents the grand industrial ambitions of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
August 9, 2023 Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.
August 9, 2023 Ecuador’s President asks court to resume environmental consultations Popular referendums, halted since last week, are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador.
August 9, 2023 Gerdau reveals details of its $653 million investment plan in Brazil SRK has certified the presence of 476 million metric tons of proven and probable iron ore reserves in the Miguel Burnier mine.
August 8, 2023 Bolivia eyes lithium mining investment from Brazil’s Petrobras Petrobras has signaled interest in Bolivia's lithium-rich salt flats with an eye toward industrial-scale projects.
August 8, 2023 Peru copper output grows in first half of 2023, up 22% in June Copper output was hit earlier this year after nationwide protests, but mining conglomerate Grupo Mexico has been upbeat.
August 8, 2023 Lithium Chile reports NPV of $1.1 billion for Arizaro project in Argentina The Arizaro project is currently undergoing the second phase of its development, with the goal of establishing a measured resource.
August 7, 2023 Chile copper recovery remains elusive as July exports drop Chilean operations continue to endure project delays and mine-specific setbacks that have restrained production for the past year and a half.
August 7, 2023 Vale loses bid to block BHP’s London lawsuit in Brazil dam case More than 720,000 Brazilians are suing BHP over the 2015 collapse of the Fundao dam, which was owned and operated by the Samarco joint venture between BHP and Vale.
August 6, 2023 Peru’s coffers get $600,000 following approval of mining-related permits Teck tops the list of approvals after receiving a rubber stamp on the detailed environmental impact assessment and the confirmation of its surface rights for its Zafranal copper project.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
