March 7, 2023

Argentina moves to stop wetlands bill from foiling lithium boom

The country has been working on legislation to protect its wetlands amid sprawling fires often blamed on farmers.

March 7, 2023

Major copper producers unveil plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050

The International Copper Association's (ICA) roadmap has set a target for members to cut emissions by 30% to 40% by 2030.

March 7, 2023

Fresnillo halves dividend as inflation hits profit

The world’s top silver producer and Mexico’s largest gold miner declared a dividend of 13.3 cents per share, down 51% from a year prior.

March 6, 2023

Argentina’s copper rush lures top power generator Central Puerto

The Buenos Aires-based firm is looking at three projects — in San Juan, Santa Cruz and Salta provinces — and has received partnership interest from a mining company.

March 6, 2023

Codelco looking to get delayed project back on track

The Chilean state-owned firm had envisaged turning its mainly underground Salvador mine into an open pit by first half of 2023.

March 6, 2023

South America looks at creating “lithium OPEC”

Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Brazil would cooperate to expand their processing capacity, open battery plants and make EVs locally.

March 4, 2023

Peruvian communities to resume blockade of crucial “mining corridor”

The communities also agreed to demand the stoppage from Monday of operations at Antapaccay, Las Bambas and Constancia.

March 3, 2023

Panama president says First Quantum talks in ‘final stretch’

"There is only one point that is currently pending and we hope it will be resolved as soon as possible", he said.

March 3, 2023

Column: Automakers rush in where miners fear to tread

It's a useful reminder that going upstream can be a high-risk business for even the biggest automotive companies.

March 3, 2023

First Quantum losing $8 million a day on Cobre Panama halt

The miner's local unit warned of "exponential and irreparable" damage to the company and stakeholders, including the workforce.