Brazil says talks on compensations over Vale-BHP dam burst are halted

There is still no date for the negotiations to resume as the companies have refused to submit a new proposal.

Reuters | December 6, 2023 | 12:38 pm

Chile targets million-tonne copper boost in tightening market

President Gabriel Boric has set a goal of raising Chile’s production by 1.04 million metric tons by 2026.

Bloomberg News | December 6, 2023 | 11:09 am

New approach aims to detoxify artisanal gold mining

A new approach to detoxifying artisanal gold mining aims to help miners keep their livelihoods while reducing associated health risks.

Staff Writer | December 6, 2023 | 5:10 am

Deadly attack spurs plea for Peru crackdown on unlicensed mines

The industry is laying part of the blame on temporary permits known in Peru as Reinfo, a registry that allows informal miners to operate with some legal protections while they formalize operations.

Bloomberg News | December 5, 2023 | 12:50 pm

Investors are seeing past 75% lithium price plunge, Chile’s Enami says

The state-owned ore processing company said it will be in a position to choose a partner for a sprawling lithium project by mid next year.

Bloomberg News | December 5, 2023 | 10:20 am

Antofagasta, union begin mediation to avoid strike

The nearly 400 employees represented by a Centinela workers union last month overwhelmingly rejected a contract proposal from Antofagasta.

Reuters | December 5, 2023 | 9:56 am

Chilean copper smelter project drawing interest from China

Officials from state company Enami met with authorities and company representatives in China last month to discuss a $1.4 billion project to overhaul Enami’s smelter.

Bloomberg News | December 5, 2023 | 7:33 am