November 17, 2022 SQM expects high lithium prices to stay put The world's second largest lithium miner also forecast global demand of the battery metal to grow this year by at least 40%.
November 16, 2022 Codelco trials fully electric loader in bid to cut emissions A huge fully electric-powered 14-ton loading shovel has begun operating at Chile's century-old El Teniente copper mine.
November 16, 2022 BHP says strike at Escondida copper mine “unjustifiable” BHP said the “forceful action” risks the safety of its workers and facilities and would hurt operations and Chile’s economy.
November 15, 2022 Mexico to urge US, Canada firms to participate in lithium market Mexico does not yet have commercial lithium production, though close to a dozen foreign companies hold contracts to explore potential deposits.
November 15, 2022 Escondida mine workers announce strike amid labor demands Workers at the world's largest copper mine decided to go on strike on November 21 and 23 due to labor demands.
November 14, 2022 Vale, other large companies leading reforestation program in Brazil Over the next 20 years, the new enterprise will restore and protect 4 million ha of native forests in some of Brazil’s most valuable ecosystems.
November 14, 2022 Panama sets December 14 deadline for First Quantum to ink mine contract Authorities outlined the path forward for the execution of a contract that will allow First Quantum to keep running Cobre Panama.
November 14, 2022 Aris Mining updates PFS for Marmato expansion project in Colombia The after-tax NPV of the Marmato expansion project comes to $341 million (at a 5% discount rate), with an IRR of nearly 30%.
November 14, 2022 Salazar, Adventus reach deal for $270m Ecuador copper-gold project Once built, El Domo would be Ecuador’s third major mining operation.
November 13, 2022 Protestors invade Hochschild’s largest mine in Peru Residents of the Huancute Annex have invaded the Inmaculada mine and built picket lines with women and cattle to avoid being forcefully removed by police.
Copper price set for biggest annual gain since 2009 on supply bets The red metal has notched a series of all-time highs in an end-of-year surge, rallying over 40% on the London Metal Exchange this year. December 31, 2025 | 10:31 am
