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.

June 3, 2022

Peru cabinet seeks solution for Las Bambas crisis as leftists urge nationalization

Late on Thursday, left-wing lawmakers from the ruling Peru Libre party presented a bill to nationalize copper production in Peru.

June 2, 2022

About 3,000 workers laid off at Peru’s Las Bambas as mine shutdown drags on

Las Bambas, one of the world's largest copper mines, was forced to halt operations in April due to protests from neighboring indigenous communities.

June 2, 2022

Chile open to all paths to lithium mining, minister says

Chile's mining minister Marcela Hernando said the government is not opposed to tenders for lithium.

June 2, 2022

Global copper supply to outpace demand next year, says RBC

The brokerage in a note said it expects the industrial metal's price to be at $4.32 per pound in 2022, and then drop to $3.75 in 2023 and 2024.

June 2, 2022

Chile copper output dragged down by Codelco, Collahuasi in April

Chile's total copper production in the month fell 8.9% to 420,000 tonnes.

June 1, 2022

Lithium mining stocks plunge after Goldman sees “sharp correction”

Billions wiped off sector after Goldman says bull market “over for now" but Chinese lithium prices have begun to tick upwards again.

June 1, 2022

Chile starts sanction process against Los Pelambres copper mine

Sanction for deficiencies associated with tailings management, Chile's environmental regulator said.

June 1, 2022

Global copper smelting edged up in May, satellite data shows

Increased raw material shipments to China boosted activity despite covid-19 restrictions.

June 1, 2022

Tailings dams must get community consent, ensure zero harm – report

Report recommends that new tailings facilities must not be constructed if the operator cannot ensure the safe and timely evacuation of communities in the area.