November 22, 2022

Sigma Lithium to wrap up first phase of $5.1bn Brazil project next month

First phase commercial production at Sigma's Grota do Cirilo lithium hard rock project is expected in April 2023.

November 21, 2022

Panoro drill results find expansion potential at Cotabambas

According to Panoro, the results are confirming the interpretations in the current exploration model, indicating the potential to expand the resource at depth and along strike.

November 20, 2022

Justin Trudeau asks Gabriel Boric for insights on Canadian miners’ behaviour in Chile

Chilean president Gabriel Boric said that Justin Trudeau asked him to provide information on the behaviour of Canadian mining companies when it comes to complying with Chilean environmental legislation.

November 18, 2022

Ecuador indigenous community rejects mining on their land after court ruling

Ecuador's Constitutional Court in September ruled the environmental permit granted in 2011 for the major San Carlos Panantza copper project required a consultation with the Shuar Arutam community.

November 17, 2022

Lundin Mining to fill in giant mystery Chile sinkhole

The huge 36-meter-diameter sinkhole opened up in late July in the Tierra Amarilla commune.

November 17, 2022

Mining operations at MMG’s Las Bambas mine in Peru down to 30% due to blockade

The blockades started in late October and have slowly reduced mining activities due to a lack to of supplies.

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.