April 21, 2023

Mexico’s lawmakers approve overhaul of mining industry

The reforms would require miners to give back at least 10% of profits to communities and disclose the impacts of their operations.

April 21, 2023

Summit Nanotech ready to scale up direct lithium extraction technology

Canada’s Summit Nanotech is opening a facility in Chile with the goal to scale up its denaLi direct lithium extraction technology.

April 21, 2023

Chile to take control of its lithium industry

The policy sets up a public-private model in which the state will partner with miners through a dedicated national lithium company.

April 20, 2023

Codelco in early talks with prospective partners for northern Chile lithium venture

As it wraps up an exploration program this year at the Maricunga salt flat, Codelco has been contacted by several companies, chairman Maximo Pacheco said.

April 20, 2023

Copper industry warns of looming supply gap without more mines

Demand for copper to build most electronic devices will exceed supply over the next decade and imperil climate targets unless dozens of new mines are built, analysts say.

April 20, 2023

Codelco sees recovery in copper output with a 17% hike by end of decade

The company seeks to counteract a drop in ore grades with "structural projects" and maintain production levels.

April 20, 2023

Hochschild reports 35% fall in annual profit

The London-listed company reported an adjusted core profit of $249.6 million as compared to $382.8 million it reported last year.

April 20, 2023

Antofagasta CEO sees global copper supply shortfall this year, volatile prices

Ivan Arriagada said fears of a global recession remain, but he expect a "soft landing" as long as Chinese demand held up.

April 20, 2023

Sigma prepares first Brazil lithium shipment for LG Energy Solution

Sigma started production at the Grota do Cirilo lithium mine in the state of Minas Gerais earlier this week.

April 20, 2023

Tailings dams affect diversity of upstream fish species – study

Brazilian researchers found that streams flowing into tailings storage dams had fewer catfish species.