August 18, 2020

BHP broadens plans to exit coal operations

The miner is accelerating the sale or spinoff of interests in mines in Australia and Colombia, as well as other coal and oil assets.

August 17, 2020

Lithium Americas to restart Argentina project

The Canadian miner had to suspend construction at Caucharí-Olaroz again in early July due to covid-related issues.

August 16, 2020

Lithium in Bolivia: “always a possibility never a reality” – interview

DCDB Research’s Emily Hersh explains why the Andean country hasn’t been able to build a sustainable lithium industry.

August 14, 2020

Indigenous groups in Chile’s Atacama push to shut down SQM

In 2019 the Atacama Indigenous Council (CPA) filed a lawsuit demanding regulators scrap a $25 million remediation plan.

August 14, 2020

Orla receives permit for Camino Rojo in Mexico

The company now has the two principal permits necessary to begin construction.

August 14, 2020

Vale to move forward with Serra Sul iron ore expansion

The world’s top iron ore producer has received board approval for a long-sought expansion of the already giant S11D mine.

August 13, 2020

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Gold price vs stock chart shows bullion is far from expensive, Shandong calls on Canada to approve Arctic mine, Star Diamond and Rio Tinto to face off in court

August 13, 2020

Lithium price: Green activists score victory over Atacama salt flats

The Environmental Superintendent's (SMA) decision could prove a major setback as SQM seeks to ramp up lithium output.

August 13, 2020

Codelco CEO sees copper price steady through 2020

The world's top copper producer has largely maintained production through the pandemic.

August 13, 2020

Calibre acquires remaining stake in Eastern Borosi from Iamgold

Iamgold previously earned a 70% interest in the project with an investment of $10.9 million.