October 7, 2021

Mexico will reject private lithium deals even if reform bill fails

At his regular morning news conference, Lopez Obrador stressed that Mexico's lithium should be developed exclusively by the government.

October 7, 2021

Peru community says it won’t end Glencore mine blockade until demands met

The conflict comes a day after the government defused a similar standoff in nearby Chumbivilcas.

October 7, 2021

Nickel: the mined commodity most exposed to biodiversity risks — report

According to Verisk Maplecroft, nickel is exposed to biodiversity risks because some of the largest nickel operations are located in Indonesia, New Caledonia and the Philippines.

October 6, 2021

Peru president picks moderate cabinet criticized by his party

Former head of congress Mirtha Vasquez was sworn in as prime minister on Wednesday evening, replacing the outgoing Guido Bellido.

October 6, 2021

Bacanora sees a way through Mexican lithium crackdown

Bacanora sees enough in the proposal submitted to Congress last week to carry on with development given early construction work had already started.

October 6, 2021

Dam disasters were wake up call for Vale, CEO says

Eduardo Bartolomeo said his own remuneration package now sets targets for safety and sustainability, with 20% of his long-term compensation associated with ESG goals.

October 6, 2021

Lithium price jumps again as miners can’t keep up with battery boom

Demand for the material used in electric cars and renewable-energy storage has soared and, while miners are seeking to boost supply, there’s not enough to meet consumption.

October 5, 2021

Peru strikes deal to avoid road blockade at Las Bambas mine

The country's mining minister said in a tweet that the parties had reached the agreement in crunch talks.

October 5, 2021

Brazil prosecutors seek $457 million from Vale, Samarco, BHP for dam disaster

Prosecutors allege that the companies have not fulfilled the obligations outlined in a settlement agreed in 2018.

October 5, 2021

WATCH: Fire halts copper production at Vale’s Salobo mine

The Brazilian mine accounts for half Vale's copper production – engineers hope to resume output end of October.