June 13, 2014

Chile gives lithium another try

Government created yesterday a national commission that will work on a new state policy for the exploitation of lithium.

June 13, 2014

How much energy will the 2014 World Cup consume?

While the 2014 World Cup is going to be bigger than ever -- it's shaping up to be the most watched, most lucrative and expensive tournament in soccer history --…

June 12, 2014

The iron ore price is falling again

Shares in producers are dumped after price of iron ore falls 2% to fresh 22-month on more bad economic news from top consumer China.

June 12, 2014

Peru’s President allegedly financed campaign with illegal mining funds

Former head of the National Federation of Artisanal Miners of Peru claims the union gave Humala's party 17kg of gold to help finance his campaign.

June 12, 2014

Aussie scientists develop cost-effective way to treat mining wastewater

The treated water can be either released to the environment or recycled back into the purifying plant.

June 11, 2014

Chile says no to $8bn hydroelectric project in Patagonia

The world’s top copper producer, however, is energy-starved, which has begun affecting the competitiveness of its mining sector and cramping economic growth.

June 10, 2014

‘Peaking’ supply surge to lift iron ore price above $100

Research note from Citi sees $90 as support and a move back above $100 in Q4, but UBS warns on collateralized loans.

June 10, 2014

BHP Billiton a step closer to selling-off non-core operations

World's largest mining company said to be unloading all of the non-core units acquired after the merger with Billiton 13 years ago.

June 9, 2014

‘Iron lady’ will define future of world’s top copper producer

Laura Albornoz, the first woman appointed director of Chile's owned Codelco, is meeting unions next week as she gets ready to vote on the company's budget.

June 6, 2014

How Ecuador could make money on the Goldman Sachs gold deal

Why did Ecuador shake on the same deal that Venezuela walked away from just last year?