Argentina to reach top three lithium producer spot by 2027

A string of lithium projects scheduled to start operations in the next four years could place the country just behind Australia and Chile.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 8, 2023 | 3:52 am

Codelco seals early contract deal with El Teniente supervisors’ union

The proposal will take effect from November, valid until 2026.

Reuters | September 7, 2023 | 3:28 pm

Peru copper production rises 17.7% y/y in July

The rise is thanks to the "optimal performance" of miner Marcobre, controlled by Peru's Minsur and Chile's Copec.

Reuters | September 7, 2023 | 11:22 am

Summit Nanotech eyes $150m to scale up lithium extraction method

The Canadian startup expects that its upcoming financing round reflects a valuation of $400-million to $600-million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 7, 2023 | 6:38 am

ICMM releases guidelines to tackle Scope 3 emissions

Document provides a standardised framework for mining and metals firms to calculate and disclose their value chain emissions.

MINING.COM Editor | September 7, 2023 | 3:51 am

Ecuador’s suspension of environmental consultations hits $2bn of investment – business leaders

At least 176 environmental consultation processes are currently suspended, including for projects such as mining, waste treatment plants and dams, among others.

Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 3:44 pm

Chile’s miners ready to absorb higher domestic royalties, Fitch says

"Chile's new mining royalty law will not materially weaken the competitiveness of the country's copper mining sector, but it will increase taxes, modestly pressuring miners' cash flows," Fitch said.

Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 1:33 pm

Vale, H2GS mull industrial hubs in Brazil, North America

The potential plants would be focused on producing low-carbon products such as green hydrogen and hot briquetted iron.

Reuters | September 6, 2023 | 7:36 am

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