May 21, 2021

BHP sells stake in Gulf of Mexico’s Neptune field

BHP has agreed to transfer its 35% ownership interest to JV partner EnVen Energy Ventures.

May 20, 2021

Fujimori looks to speed up projects to tap copper riches in Peru

Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori would support energy and mining projects if elected, a campaign adviser said.

May 20, 2021

Mako nears commercial gold production in Nicaragua

The San Albino gold project in northern Nicaragua may reach commercial production at the end of the quarter.

May 20, 2021

Codelco says its copper is 100% traceable amid sustainability drive

The announcement comes amid a broader push by the company to reduce water consumption, recycle industrial waste and scale back carbon dioxide emissions by 2030.

May 20, 2021

SQM shuns fears of higher taxes in Chile, fast-tracks expansions

Expansions are expected to boost SQM's output to 180,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate and 30,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide by the end of 2022.

May 20, 2021

The great commodities boom of 2021 is facing its first big test

Commodities rally is wavering on worries about faster inflation, Federal Reserve hints at easing stimulus and China’s warning over measures to cool price spikes.

May 19, 2021

Chile’s Escondida copper mine union hopes for deal but girds for strike

A potential strike would not begin until at least August, which is when the current Escondida workers’ contract expires.

May 19, 2021

Copper price tanks after China said it will stabilise commodity market

China will step up adjustments on the trade and stockpiling of commodities and reinforce inspections on both the spot and futures markets, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

May 19, 2021

Billionaire miner ready to bet on Argentina as Chile risk grows

Across the Andes in San Juan, the Swedish-Canadian group is in talks with Argentine officials about a multibillion-dollar project.

May 19, 2021

Home: Tin squeeze highlights critical minerals supply problems

Although designated a critical mineral by both the United States and China, tin has a habit of sliding between the gaps of the decarbonisation narrative.