December 9, 2022 EU inks deal with Chile for easier access to battery metals Trade agreement gives Europeans greater access to copper, lithium and raw materials that are key for the energy transition.
December 8, 2022 Cordoba sells 50% stake in Colombian project to China’s JCHX for $100m The Alacran project is positioned to be the largest copper mine in Colombia in the near future.
December 7, 2022 McEwen Mining lines up copper IPO as Argentina project advances The company is preparing an initial public offering for its McEwen Copper business in the first half of 2023.
December 7, 2022 Colombia to create national mining company, 2022 royalties soar The Ministry of Mines and Energy could sign a memorandum of understanding with the SAE as soon as Monday.
December 7, 2022 Equinox Gold sells $51 million stake in Solaris Resources, stock rises Equinox has seven operating gold mines in the US, Mexico and Brazil and a multi-million ounce growth project in Ontario, Canada.
December 7, 2022 Antofagasta faces charges, fines for environmental breaches in Chile The environmental watchdog said Centinela's use of water was a threat to the Loa frog, which is a critically endangered species.
December 7, 2022 Vale forsakes volume for value in boost to iron ore’s nascent price recovery The Brazilian mining giant has been slowly ramping back up after losing its mantle as the world’s biggest producer of the steelmaking raw material.
December 7, 2022 Vale to break out base metals business, sell stake in 2023 Vale will separate the base metal assets from its iron ore operations and unveil a strategic partner in the first half of 2023.
December 6, 2022 BYD eyes Chilean lithium deals in search for EV fuel BYD intends to provide technology for Chilean mines to directly extract lithium, and will secure supplies through offtake agreements with producers.
December 5, 2022 Lake Resources shares dip on another short seller report According to J Capital analysts, the DLE technology the company is looking to use could be “dramatically” underperforming expectations.
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