July 13, 2022

How to accurately determine the impact of lithium mining on water sources

In a paper published in the journal Earth's Future, scientists point out that previous studies have not addressed two important factors which has led to misguided estimations and assumptions.

July 12, 2022

Sigma Lithium’s project in Brazil to benefit from new rules

The 25%-ready Grota do Cirilo lithium project will not be constrained by quotas so Sigma will mine the north and south pits simultaneously.

July 12, 2022

Anglo American’s Quellaveco yields first copper concentrate

The $5.5 billion Peruvian copper project, to come on stream by mid-year, is expected to produce 100,000 to 150,000 tonnes of copper this year.

July 11, 2022

Lake Resources shares hit by short seller’s lithium tech allegations

It's the latest attack against a wave of new technologies aiming to produce the electric vehicle battery metal.

July 11, 2022

Brazilian jeweler sets out on a mission to promote ethical mining

In 2020, Ara Vartanian launched an initiative to highlight Brazilian mines that invest in their communities and produce stones that can be traced back to the source.

July 11, 2022

Komatsu, Codelco to trial unique tunneling machine at Chuquicamata mine

The new tunnel boring machine is equipped with new technologies that enable adaptability to small curves, reversing, and passing intersections in hard rock tunnel excavation.

July 11, 2022

Chile currency plunge, inflation rattle Latin America’s copper king

The Chilean peso has plummeted more than 15% over the last month.

July 11, 2022

Ganfeng Lithium to buy Argentina-focused Lithea for $962 million

Privately owned Lithea owns rights to two lithium salt lakes in Argentina's mineral-rich Salta province.

July 11, 2022

Gold Fields hikes dividends to win Yamana deal backing

The company is also seeking a listing in Toronto to sway shareholders opposed to the planned $6.7 billion takeover of Canada’s Yamana Gold.

July 10, 2022

Court admits class action against Bolivian authorities accused of allowing illegal mining at national park

Two ministers, the directors of two national agencies and a governor are accused of allowing or promoting illegal gold mining in the Madidi national park.