Chile copper workers begin nationwide strike over smelter closure News of the strike comes amid an historic $583 million reinvestment plan for Codelco announced by the government. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2022 | 7:01 am
New device allows for production of chameleon metal The inspiration behind this work is what the group sees as a major barrier to advancing technology: the short supply of rhodium and palladium, globally, and their high prices. Staff Writer | June 22, 2022 | 6:06 am
Lithium Power to become sole owner of Chile project Lithium Power is merging with its JV partners on the Maricunga project in Chile to become the asset’s sole owner. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 22, 2022 | 3:31 am
Kia picks batteries from CATL for EV sold at home CATL, whose clients include Tesla and Volkswagen, is the world's largest battery maker. Reuters | June 21, 2022 | 9:19 pm
Rio Tinto opens Gudai-Darri, its most technologically advanced mine in Pilbara Its Rio's first greenfield mine in the Pilbara in more than a decade and a multi-billion-dollar investment. Staff Writer | June 21, 2022 | 3:33 pm
Vale to spend $400 million in 2022 to remove tailings dams The dam elimination program has already cost the company $857 million of the $4 billion it projects to spend by 2035. Reuters | June 21, 2022 | 2:02 pm
South Africa’s $8.5 billion climate pact may draw new partners The Just Energy Transition Partnership was announced at the COP26 talks in Glasgow in November. Bloomberg News | June 21, 2022 | 1:18 pm
Samarco and creditors to go through mediation about debt restructuring A judge scheduled a conciliation hearing between the company and its creditors on Tuesday as the parties offered competing debt restructuring plans. Reuters | June 21, 2022 | 1:05 pm
Russia eyes new rules on state’s gold, gem sales amid war The Finance Ministry proposed this week to put a portion of the country’s gold and gems into a special reserve that can be accessed in times of war. Bloomberg News | June 21, 2022 | 12:34 pm
