Nutrien freezes potash output ramp up, US ammonia project on weak market The world's top fertilizer producer is indefinitely pausing plans to boost potash production due to market conditions. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 4, 2023 | 5:53 am
Capstone building copper-cobalt district in Chile By integrating the Mantoverde and Santo Domingo mines it expects to churn out 200,000t of copper and 6,000t of battery-grade cobalt a year. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 4, 2023 | 3:55 am
Botswana Diamonds to begin production in South Africa The miner said the proof of concept currently running at Marsfontein has provided key information for the development of Thorny River. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 3, 2023 | 9:29 am
Canadian deep-sea miner TMC to seek licence in 2024 The Metals Company is ready to apply for a mining licence next year, with production expected as early as the fourth quarter of 2025. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 3, 2023 | 5:15 am
Hochschild granted key permit for Inmaculada mine in Peru The permit, valid for 20 years, allows Hochschild to resume exploration and develop high-grade reserves and resources at the property. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2023 | 5:45 am
Ecuador court halts referendums on mining, oil projects Popular referendums are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2023 | 4:09 am
Rio Tinto inks earn-in deal for lithium project in Rwanda Rio has the option to invest up to $7.5 million in two stages to earn up to a 75% interest in Aterian's HCK project. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2023 | 5:50 am
Lithium Americas shareholders approve split The new Lithium Americas will own the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada, while Lithium Argentina will focus on the assets held in the South American country. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2023 | 3:40 am
Rio Tinto, Codelco join forces to find more copper in Chile They will explore for the coveted metal in concessions held by Agua de la Falda, in which Rio has a 55% interest. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2023 | 10:21 am
