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.

June 26, 2025

BHP faces UK contempt charge for funding case over Brazil dam collapse

BHP denies liability and says the case duplicates legal proceedings and repair programs in Brazil.

June 26, 2025

CHART: The brutal economics of EV battery lithium

Value of installed lithium in the average electric vehicle sold globally plummets by 89%.

June 25, 2025

SQM cuts 5% of Chile workforce as prices fail to bounce back

Lithium prices have plunged nearly 90% since their peak in late 2022.