Chile’s Codelco inks deal on Ecuador copper project The project could become the first mine Codelco operates abroad. Reuters | March 11, 2018 | 8:31 am
Workers at Cajamarquilla zinc smelter in Peru end strike Workers had downed tools on Monday to demand higher wages and better benefits, according to a union leader. Reuters | March 11, 2018 | 8:23 am
S.Africa gold miners’ silicosis lawsuit settlement expected within six weeks The suit was launched around six years ago on behalf of miners suffering from silicosis, contracted by inhaling silica dust in gold mines. Reuters | March 11, 2018 | 8:11 am
Chile files complaint to block sale of SQM shares to Chinese companies Chile’s antitrust regulator FNE will need to review the complaint. Reuters | March 9, 2018 | 3:32 pm
Chile says companies to invest $754 mln in lithium industry Chile's Molymet and China's Sichuan Fulin Industrial Group were selected in a bidding process to develop technology focused on the lithium market. Reuters | March 9, 2018 | 3:05 pm
Chile approves increase in lithium quota for Albemarle Albemarle has said it could invest $1 billion in Chile over the next five years if the plan was approved. Reuters | March 9, 2018 | 2:49 pm
Congo’s Kabila signs into law new mining code The law, passed by parliament in late January, replaces an earlier code from 2002. Reuters | March 9, 2018 | 11:39 am
LME rethinks cobalt contract for electric vehicle sector The exchange is instead looking at offering a cash-settled cobalt metal contract. Reuters | March 9, 2018 | 11:17 am
Rio Tinto’s last two coal mines set to attract bids over $2.5 billion Company made a strategic decision in 2017 to exit coal and focus on growth in iron ore, copper and its aluminum division. Reuters | March 9, 2018 | 8:01 am
Tesla chief executive asks Trump for ‘fair outcome’ on China trade Elon Musk took to Twitter to call on U.S. President Donald Trump to challenge Chinese auto trade rules. Reuters | March 8, 2018 | 6:44 pm
Trump sets steel and aluminum tariffs; Mexico, Canada exempted Trump has also demanded concessions from the European Union and has threatened to hike tariffs on auto imports from Europe. Reuters | March 8, 2018 | 2:14 pm
Why electric vehicles could fracture the nickel market: Andy Home The EV story is a strong, slow-burn bull case for higher nickel prices. Reuters | March 8, 2018 | 12:26 pm