March 1, 2019 Portofino executes agreement to acquire Yergo lithium project in Argentina The 2,932-hectare project encompasses a full salar.
February 28, 2019 Chilean miner SQM sees uncertain short-term demand for lithium The company foresees strong long-term demand for lithium but offered a short-term prognosis clouded by the entry of new projects into the market and slowing growth of demand.
February 28, 2019 Australian mining industry group praises free trade deal with Peru Ratification of the deal is expected to deliver major investment and job opportunities for Australia’s mining industry.
February 28, 2019 Barrick, Newmont step up game to sway top investors Barrick forecasts over $7 billion in pre-tax savings over 20 years, based on net present value — $4.7 billion of which will come from Nevada.
February 27, 2019 BHP announces executive changes Vandita Pant will assume the role of chief commercial officer on July 1, taking over from 25-year veteran Arnoud Balhuize.
February 27, 2019 Brazil judge orders Vale workers out of jail The company and its workers are under investigation for criminal responsibility for "qualified homicides."
February 27, 2019 Blue Sky calls Ivana PEA positive The PEA calls for an open pit mine that will produce both uranium and vanadium for 13 years
February 27, 2019 Moody’s cuts Vale’s credit rating to junk “The outlook for all ratings is negative.”
February 27, 2019 Chile set to unveil 25 mining projects open for investment at this year’s PDAC The Chilean government will actively be seeking investors for 25 new mining projects when it attends the PDAC Convention in Toronto next week.
February 27, 2019 Codelco to kick off Chuquicamata underground by mid-year Codelco's second largest copper operation by size is expected to fully transition to underground block cave mining this year.
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