Chile’s copper miners will need more energy, water to keep up production, Cochilco saysMiners will increasingly get their energy from renewable sources, which are set to make up nearly 80% of the energy supply by 2026.Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 9:16 am
Disputed Sigma Lithium land has ‘probable’ reserves, study showsThe mineral rights for the land have been caught up…Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:54 am
Vale expects to regain Onca Puma and Sossego copper mine licencesBoth licenses are expected to be reinstated within 48 hours.Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:17 am
Japan, Chile boost ties in lithium extraction, supply Japanese firms would have long-term preferential access to the battery metal in exchange for adding value and transferring skills. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2024 | 5:50 am
Chile says Saudi mining minister to visit, lithium expected on agenda Chile is the world's second-largest producer of lithium. Reuters | June 16, 2024 | 9:14 am
Saudi mining minister to visit Chile in July The Middle Eastern country is interested in obtaining lithium overseas as it aims to enter the electric vehicle sector. Reuters | June 14, 2024 | 4:49 pm
Union at BHP copper mine in Chile accepts contract, averting strike Earlier this week, workers and the firm reached an initial agreement that required a vote by union members to go into effect. Reuters | June 14, 2024 | 2:25 pm
Vale expects tentative dam collapse settlement with Brazil authorities this month The latest proposal from Vale and BHP totals 140 billion reais ($26.08 billion). Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 2:02 pm
Gold Fields cuts output forecast after bad weather hits new Chile mine The $1.2 billion Salares Norte mine delivered its first gold on March 28. Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 7:39 am
Brazil sees potential railway concession agreement with Vale this month The agreement with Vale could reach some 20 billion reais ($3.70 billion). Reuters | June 12, 2024 | 1:52 pm
Vale, BHP make new offer on Mariana disaster reparations Vale said the new proposal totals $26.09 billion. Staff Writer | June 12, 2024 | 11:05 am
Ero Copper’s Tucumã project set for production in early Q3 The Tucumã open-pit mine is expected to produce 7,000 to 25,000 tonnes of copper concentrate this year. Staff Writer | June 12, 2024 | 8:14 am