September 17, 2021

Vale makes bumper $7.6 billion dividend payout

It is the company's largest payout since the 2019 dam collapse which killed almost 300 people.

September 17, 2021

Condor Gold finds “significant” gold system at Cacao

Find corresponds to a fully preserved epithermal gold system, with grades increasing at depth, the company said.

September 17, 2021

Mining firms in Mexico must face ‘strict’ scrutiny, says senior official

Data from the country's mining chamber shows that $2.8 billion worth of projects are stalled due to unresolved ministry permitting.

September 16, 2021

Vale and Asian miner seek Brazil nod to fast-track mine projects

Vale and Sul Americana de Metais S.A. have qualified for a new policy adopted by Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro administration that aims to streamline the licensing process.

September 16, 2021

Global passenger EV registrations more than double in a year – report

Adamas Intelligence found 4.16 million new units were registered in first half of this year versus 1.99 million units in the first half of 2020.

September 15, 2021

Albemarle, union in Chile reach agreement, ending strike

Throughout the strike, the miner maintained the extended walk-off had not hit its output of lithium from Chile.

September 15, 2021

Codelco reaches labor agreement with union at Salvador division

The company's final contract offer was approved by 61% of the union workers who voted.

September 15, 2021

Copper price up on weak US inflation

Chile’s copper commission Cochilco has revised down its average copper price forecast for the year.

September 15, 2021

Chile lowers copper price estimate for 2021 on weak demand, US stimulus

The world's top copper producing nation expects the metal to average $4.20 per pound this year, from a previous estimate of $4.30 per pound.

September 14, 2021

In Argentina’s north, a ‘white gold’ rush for EV metal lithium gathers pace

Already the fourth top producer of lithium worldwide, Argentina's national and local governments are now looking to speed up development.