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.

June 1, 2022

Fires hit two key copper projects in Peru amid protests

Fires broke out at MMG's Las Bambas copper mine and Southern Copper Corp's planned Los Chancas project.

May 31, 2022

Quebrada Blanca 2: Teck’s ‘first big piece’ to realign its energy goals 

With the aim of rebalancing its portfolio towards metals needed for the energy transition, Teck Resources will look to finish constructing its biggest ever project by the end of 2022…

May 31, 2022

Interview: Freeport-McMoRan’s president, Americas on its most tangible ESG initiatives

2021 was a year of transition and planning for the future for Freeport in Chile.

May 31, 2022

Eramet plans more lithium plants in South America

The French miner also eyes expansions into Chile and Bolivia as it shift towards metals needed for EVs and the green energy transition.

May 31, 2022

Vale deposits $252m in compensation related to Brumadinho disaster

Resources will be reverted to projects for improvements in urban mobility and the strengthening of public services.

May 30, 2022

Colombia miners brace for environmental crackdown

No matter who wins the presidential elections on June 19, the sector is facing tougher rules and a likely ban on open pit mining.