October 12, 2020

Brazil Potash eyes fundraising round after US elections

This would value the Canada-based fertilizer venture at about $520 million.

October 9, 2020

Supervisors at Escondida copper mine fail to reach labor deal

Escondida could continue to operate even if the supervisors strike, but a walk-off could nonetheless create bottlenecks and slowdowns.

October 9, 2020

Chile has a calming message for car makers worried about lithium supplies

Regulators in Chile say tougher environmental oversight won’t threaten future lithium production

October 9, 2020

Union at Collahuasi copper mine agrees to labor deal

The talks at Collahuasi were widely seen as the most sensitive of 2020 in top copper producer Chile.

October 9, 2020

Union, Cerrejon deadlocked over benefits, ‘death shift’ as strike rolls on

A United Nations human rights expert said last month Colombia should suspend some Cerrejon operations, citing health and environmental concerns.

October 9, 2020

SQM to cut water, brine use by 50% over ten years

SQM produces lithium by pumping brine from beneath the Atacama desert, the world's driest, which has prompted water-starved locals to demand the cancellation of its license.

October 8, 2020

Torex Gold records second best quarterly output, stock surges

The company is on track to meet its full-year production guidance of 390,000 to 420,000 ounces.

October 8, 2020

Vale CFO confirms iron ore production target

Last week, Vale regained an investment grade rating from Moody’s.

October 8, 2020

Gold price rally lifts value of top 50 mining companies above $1 trillion for the first time

The Top 50 most valuable mining companies added $80.2 billion in market capitalization over the three months to end September.

October 8, 2020

Union workers go on strike at Lundin’s Candelaria

Company said it didn’t expect a material impact on production or shipments.