April 28, 2023

Iron ore price set for worst month since October on demand concerns

The metal has lost almost 17% in April and briefly dipped below $100 a tonne earlier this week.

April 28, 2023

One of the world’s lithium leaders looks like a shakier source

While it was well-telegraphed, Chile’s new model for lithium still surprised many investors.

April 28, 2023

Chile’s state miner seeks $1.5 billion from lithium partner

Enami has the rights to five lithium deposits in the Siete Salares area, with a collective net asset value estimated in $2.5 billion. 

April 27, 2023

Peru wants to seize lithium ‘window of opportunity,’ says minister

The world's second largest copper producer, Peru has a lithium exploration project in the region of Puno, on the border with Bolivia.

April 27, 2023

Vale taps ex-Anglo CEO Cutifani to chair battery metals board

Cutifani will join Jerome Guillen, a former Tesla executive, on Vale’s so-called energy transition board.

April 27, 2023

Hudbay on track for carbon-neutral operations at Constancia in Peru

The company is on track to achieve its 2030 climate change target of a 50% reduction in GHG emissions.

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.