August 29, 2018 Trump allows targeted relief on steel, aluminum quotas -Commerce Department South Korea, Brazil and Argentina will benefit from the measure.
August 29, 2018 Striking workers at Chile’s Andina copper mine reject new offer The 83 workers of the Plantas de Andina union began a strike on Aug. 20 after contract negotiations over salaries and bonuses failed.
August 29, 2018 Chile’s Antofagasta looks to expand mining operations in January The London-listed company said in February it had received environmental approval for the three-stage infrastructure upgrade.
August 29, 2018 Newmont to extend footprint in Colombia with Lyra gold project deal The US miner will eventually have to invest a minimum of $3 million in Miranda Gold's Lyra project to be granted a 51% stake on it.
August 29, 2018 In Chilean desert, global thirst for lithium is fuelling a ‘water war’ In Chile, threats of a government crackdown on over-usage of water often ring hollow. Mines need water, and the country´s copper-driven economy needs mines.
August 29, 2018 Teck seeking partner for $4.8bn Quebrada Blanca mine expansion Canada's largest diversified miner said that before beginning the copper mine upgrade, it would have to secure a development partner able to invest $2billion for up to 30% to 40%…
August 28, 2018 Venezuela to sell gold ingots to pensioners as inflation soars The gold is meant as a more stable way for Venezuelans to hold their diminishing funds as inflation in the socialist nation runs at over 100,000 percent.
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.
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says One of the world’s biggest lithium traders is seeing a turnaround in the battery metal market as accelerating demand ends a glut that dragged down prices. January 16, 2026 | 01:05 pm
