July 1, 2025 Chile lithium expansion cleared by little-known nuclear agency The Chilean Nuclear Energy Commission signed off on a proposal that clears the way for a major lithium expansion over the coming decades.
July 1, 2025 Codelco secures lithium quota needed for SQM partnership Chile's nuclear energy regulator CCHEN approved an initial extraction of 2.5 million metric tons of lithium metal equivalent from 2031 to 2060.
June 30, 2025 Critical minerals to top Modi’s agenda in five-nation tour Narendra Modi plans to visit Ghana, Namibia, Brazil, Argentina and Trinidad & Tobago starting Wednesday.
June 30, 2025 Codelco sticks to SQM lithium deadline as deal opposition mounts Codelco says it is on track to finalize a landmark deal with SQM well before the next government takes office next year.
June 30, 2025 Chile delivers biggest copper output this year in tight market Chile’s biggest monthly haul since December comes as mines recover from a series of operational setbacks and declining ore quality.
June 27, 2025 Vale’s new CEO aims to make Brazilian miner the world’s biggest “It has to be the biggest mining company in the world because we are sitting on the biggest mining endowment in the world," Gustavo Pimenta said.
June 27, 2025 Vale defines part of Carajas investment plan execution Company says some of the projects are in the execution phase.
June 27, 2025 China’s copper smelters win better-than-expected $0 processing fee Some Chinese smelters have agreed to process copper from Antofagasta for no charge, a record low for the industry.
June 27, 2025 Copper price down after $0 Chinese smelter deal The $0 agreement presents a win for China's smelters given spot charges are hovering around the –$43 mark.
June 26, 2025 Informal mining boom is biggest fear for Peru’s copper investors Peru has slipped to third in the global copper-production ranking and last year posted its first decline in output in five years.
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