SQM and Codelco begin talks over lithium partnership in Chile

Negotiations seek to set up a public-private joint venture to mine lithium in the Atacama salt flat starting in 2030.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 29, 2023 | 5:19 am

Sigma Lithium sells first “green tailings” to China’s Yahua

Green tailings are a high-purity, zero chemicals, about 1.3% lithium oxide product generated by Sigma’s Greentech processing plant in Brazil.

Staff Writer | May 29, 2023 | 3:33 am

Colombia’s new mining policy to be water-focused

Colombia’s new mining policy will consider reorganizing the country’s development areas around the conservation of water resources.

Staff Writer | May 28, 2023 | 1:25 pm

New ‘Copper Board’ aims to boost Argentina’s copper projects

A new ‘Copper Board’ launched in Argentina aims to push for $22 billion in investments to benefit copper projects in the western provinces of Catamarca, Salta and San Juan.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 28, 2023 | 12:02 pm

Chile sees lithium plan expanding trade ties, foreign investment

President Gabriel Boric’s administration is in talks with more than 40 investors interested in investing in Chile's lithium industry.

Bloomberg News | May 27, 2023 | 9:52 pm

Codelco and SQM to meet next week to discuss state control

The two companies have outlined the main topics of negotiation and agreed to meet regularly.

Reuters | May 26, 2023 | 10:10 am

Deep-sea mining may affect thousands of new species found in hotspot

Scientists have identified more than 5,500 entirely new species in the CCZ of the Pacific Ocean, an area targeted by deep-sea miners.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2023 | 3:46 am

C-suite interviews: Eloro Resources CEO Tom Larsen and VP, exploration Bill Pearson

Eloro Resources chief executive officer and executive vice president, exploration tell Global Business Reports about the geological potential of its Iska Iska tin project in Bolivia.

Global Business Reports | May 25, 2023 | 4:18 pm

RANKED: World’s top copper producers in 2022

Santiago-headquartered Chilean state miner Codelco holds top spot.

MINING.com Editor | May 25, 2023 | 2:23 pm

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