August 28, 2018

The latest episode in the Crystallex-Venezuela saga

PDVSA filed an appeal requesting that a Delaware court vacate a decision granting the Canadian miner the right to seize its U.S. assets.

August 28, 2018

Canada’s Teck to begin Quebrada Blanca mine upgrade in November

The company received environmental approval for the plan earlier this month, which aims to extend the life of the aging deposit and boost production.

August 28, 2018

China exporting alumina again as soaring prices upend market

Contracts to export over 140,000 tonnes of alumina from China were signed in July amid a favourable price arbitrage.

August 27, 2018

Zacatecas governor welcomes reopening of Grupo Mexico’s mine after 11-year strike

The provincial authority issued a statement after learning that the reopening of the mine will create 3,600 jobs.

August 27, 2018

Mexico’s next leader says NAFTA deal preserves energy ‘sovereignty’

"It was established that Mexico's oil and natural resources belong to our nation," López Obrador said.

August 27, 2018

Chile’s miner Codelco makes new offer to striking Andina workers

More than 80 unionized workers of the Plantas de Andina union went on strike a week ago.

August 27, 2018

KGHM to go ahead with $2bn expansion of Sierra Gorda copper mine in Chile

Expansion and upgrades would extend the mine’s life by 21 years.

August 27, 2018

POSCO to buy lithium mining rights in Argentina from Galaxy

The $280-million deal gives POSCO a package of mining tenements for 17,500 hectares of land in the northern area of the Salar del Hombre Muerto salt flat in Argentina.

August 26, 2018

Vale’s iron ore output will rise only if prices increase -CEO

Fabio Schvartsman said the company would ramp up annual production to 450 million tonnes only when prices rise.

August 24, 2018

Chile’s lithium giant SQM sees prices falling further this year

But the world's second largest producer said they will remain higher than the average reached last year.