January 7, 2022

Chilean court rejects appeal to stop tender for new lithium contracts

At stake are contracts to explore and produce some 400,000 tonnes of lithium.

January 6, 2022

Mexico invites Chilean president-elect to visit, eyeing “strategic alliance”

"The business of lithium is sure to be one of the priorities on the shared agenda between Chile and Mexico," says Mexican Foreign Minister.

January 6, 2022

Bolsonaro throws 15-year lifeline to thermal coal in Brazil

One of the biggest villains of climate change, coal, has won a reprieve from the Brazilian government.

January 6, 2022

Electric cars to account for 73% of lithium demand by 2030: Chile

Chilean copper agency Cochilco says lithium hydroxide will take the lead, reaching 56% of the total consumption versus 44% for carbonate.

January 6, 2022

BHP cuts more jobs at water-stressed Chilean copper mine

The Cerro Colorado mine has cut 35 direct jobs, BHP said in a statement.

January 6, 2022

Capstone files tech reports for Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde in Chile

Both mines are open pit copper producers formerly belonging to Mantos.

January 5, 2022

South32, Alcoa to restart Alumar aluminum smelter in Brazil

South32 said on Thursday it would spend about $70 million to restart the Alumar smelter.

January 5, 2022

Trafigura resumes business in Mexico after smuggling accusations

Lopez Obrador’s October claim that Trafigura transported contraband fuel caused some of the firm’s partners and clients including mining conglomerate Grupo Mexico to temporarily curtail business.

January 5, 2022

Thirsty copper mines turn to sea as Chile water debate rages

While mines in the top copper nation are seeking ways to use less water, there’s only so much they can do.

January 5, 2022

Negotiations over Cobre Panama mine contract near end

The country aims to obtain more in royalty payments from the Canadian miner and improve environmental conditions at the giant copper mine.