June 14, 2023 Codelco CEO leaves as copper giant faces lithium role, output slump Codelco’s production has dropped more than 11% to a 25-year low in 2023, despite investing about $3.5bn a year to revamp its aging mines.
June 14, 2023 Striking Newmont miners have funds to extend Mexico stoppage About 2,000 unionized workers at the Peñasquito mine downed tools to push for clarification over profit-sharing terms.
June 14, 2023 Hudbay Minerals, Copper Mountain shareholders approve merger Combined company will become Canada’s third largest copper miner, with an estimated 2023 production of 53,000 tonnes.
June 13, 2023 EU, Argentina sign raw materials MOU with lithium in focus The MoU comes as the EU and South America's Mercosur bloc push towards finalizing a trade deal.
June 13, 2023 Lithium Americas produces first carbonate at Caucharí-Olaroz The output quality was lower than battery-standard lithium carbonate, but is part of the Argentinean mine commissioning process.
June 12, 2023 Visualizing the world’s largest lithium producers The global lithium-ion battery market was valued at $52 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $194 billion in 2030.
June 12, 2023 Chilean companies expected to moderate growth plans, Fitch says The administration of President Gabriel Boric recently pushed through increases in mining taxes and the minimum wage as well as a reduction in the workweek.
June 12, 2023 Glencore, carmakers lead $1bn acquisition of Appian nickel-copper mines in Brazil Deal includes the gold royalty on Mineração Vale Verde, which will be sold to ACG for $65 million in cash.
June 11, 2023 Fed is set to pause and assess the effect of rate hikes Federal Reserve policymakers are about to take their first break from an interest-rate hiking campaign that started 15 months ago.
June 11, 2023 Chile’s mining association asks Congress to reverse payment increase for mining claims The payment increase for patented mining claims is contemplated in Bill N° 21420, which modifies certain aspects of the existing Mining Code.
Iron ore logs annual gain in a dramatic recovery fuelled by steel exports Prices of the key steelmaking ingredient had come under pressure earlier this year on expectations of a supply glut and forecasts of faltering demand in China. December 31, 2025 | 09:27 am
