November 18, 2020

World’s no. 2 copper producer hits the hard part of its recovery

Peru bounced back from hard lockdowns to post double-digit output growth mid year, but the next stage of its recovery is proving slower.

November 18, 2020

Brazilian state affected by Vale dam burst rejects $4bn offer

Minas Gerais’ Secretary General said the state opposed both the amount and some of the terms offered by Vale.

November 18, 2020

Endeavour Silver expands holdings in Mexico

Silver miner has expanded the size of its Terronera development project in Jalisco State in Mexico.

November 17, 2020

Workers at Candelaria reject new contract offer

The company submitted a new proposal last week in a bid to end the strike, which started on Oct. 20.

November 17, 2020

Vale ends meeting without dam burst disaster settlement

Vale said in a statement that the meeting was "constructive".

November 17, 2020

Codelco reaches deal with small unions at El Teniente

The 36-month deal with the San Lorenzo and No. 7 El Teniente unions includes bonuses worth about $ 4,600. Salaries are to remain unchanged.

November 17, 2020

Mexico moves ahead with lithium nationalization plans

Ruling Morena party has introduced a draft bill calling for the battery metal to be deemed the exclusive property of the nation, with production controlled by the state.

November 17, 2020

Great Panther suspends Topia operations

Company has temporarily suspended operations at its silver-gold mine in Mexico due to covid-19 cases.

November 17, 2020

Albemarle and SQM battle over Atacama water study

The world’s largest lithium producer has accused Chilean miner and local regulators of seeking to keep secret a coveted report about the environmental impact of mining in Salar de Atacama.

November 17, 2020

Altiplano reports improved production results at Farellon

Total tonnes processed at the copper-gold mine in Chile showed a 54% increase from the previous quarter.