June 9, 2022 EnergyX out of Bolivian lithium race Bolivia has the world's largest lithium resources but it has struggled for decades to mine them commercially.
June 8, 2022 Codelco stops smelter for maintenance after environmental incident Ventanas smelter and refinery halted to carry out maintenance after authorities declared an environmental emergency in the region earlier in the week.
June 8, 2022 Vale creates $100 million venture capital arm to spur mining innovation Vale Ventures is starting with a $100 million budget to invest in firms involved in sustainable mining initiatives.
June 7, 2022 Bolivia still evaluating six firms for lithium mining partnerships Bolivia has the world's largest resources of lithium, the ultra-light metal key to making batteries for electric vehicles, but has struggled for decades to mine them commercially.
June 7, 2022 Peru calls for new Las Bambas talks as police hint at eviction plan The government of Peru has repeatedly failed to negotiate an end to the standoff involving six neighboring communities.
June 6, 2022 Latin Metals stock jumps on AngloGold Argentina projects investment Latin Metals granted AngloGold the option to earn up to an 80% interest in the company’s Organullo, Ana Maria, and Trigal gold projects in Salta Province.
June 6, 2022 Nexa Resources stock tumbles on news of CFO resignation Rodrigo Menck led the Latin America-focused zinc producer’s initial public offering and cemented its capital structure.
June 5, 2022 Ganfeng kicks off construction of Mariana lithium project in Argentina The Mariana project hosts one of the biggest lithium deposits in the world.
June 5, 2022 Explosion at Colombian coal mine kills nine workers, traps six Nine miners have died and six remain trapped following an explosion at the La Mestiza coal mine in Colombia’s northeastern El Zulia municipality.
June 3, 2022 Argentine mining companies condemn lithium export price set by government Argentina's customs agency set a reference price of $53 per kilo for lithium carbonate exports.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
