June 15, 2023

Brazil’s Gerdau to invest $667 million in sustainable mining platform

Gerdau said it will use the iron ore obtained from the new platform on four steel production units.

June 15, 2023

Lake Resources releases updated resource estimate for Kachi lithium project in Argentina

Measured and Indicated resources have increased from 2.19 to 2.93 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent.

June 14, 2023

Fura Gems to invest more than $200m in Colombia mine over five years

The company is holding its fourth auction of uncut emeralds from its Coscuez mine in central Boyaca province this week.

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.