April 27, 2023

Vale set to sell its 40% stake in Mineração Rio do Norte

MRN is Brazil's largest bauxite producer and exporter.

April 27, 2023

Chile’s state lithium push emerges as test for Latam resource nationalism

Across the world, nationalizing oil industries in particular has proved attractive as a means of cashing in on valuable raw materials and boosting development.

April 27, 2023

Glencore buys stakes in Norsk Hydro and Vale’s assets in Brazil

It's taking a 30% stake in alumina refinery Alunorte and a 5% interest in bauxite producer Mineracao Rio do Norte, both in Para, Brazil.

April 26, 2023

Vale’s profit slumps well below forecasts

First quarter net profit down 59% from a year earlier.

April 26, 2023

Grupo Mexico’s earnings beat forecasts, fueled by freight

Grupo Mexico is one of the world's largest copper miners.

April 26, 2023

SQM expects to start talks on lithium with government soon

The company's 2023-2025 investment plan totals $3.4 billion, of which $1.4 billion was aimed at increasing lithium production in Chile.

April 26, 2023

Lithium developer joins race to produce green fuel in Chile’s arid desert

Chile’s government is encouraging green hydrogen investment to harness the nation’s abundant solar and wind resources.

April 26, 2023

Canada concerned with Mexico’s proposed mining reforms

Mexico's proposed mining reforms could affect Canadian investment in Mexico's mining sector, Mary Ng said.

April 26, 2023

Teck takes restructuring plan off the table ahead of vote

Teck said it will pursue instead "a simpler and more direct separation" proposal to best unlock the full value for its shareholders.

April 25, 2023

Lithium mining decisions must be in the public interest, Chile economy minister says

At the end of the day, companies’ strategic decisions must be aligned with national interests, says Economy Minister Nicolas Grau.