Chile opens 26 lithium salt flats to private companiesTender process for the lithium-rich flats, excluding Atacama and Maricunga, will start in April and is expected to conclude in July.Cecilia Jamasmie | March 27, 2024 | 3:33 am
Mako Mining expands into South America with deal to acquire GoldsourceThis acquisition, says Mako, creates a "clear path to over…Staff Writer | March 26, 2024 | 6:34 am
Vale to negotiate financing with US government for iron ore briquette plantVale said it will negotiate an award for up to…Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 4:47 pm
Grupo Mexico posts profit rise on copper sales, transport unit The company reported on Thursday a 38% rise in second-quarter net profit on higher copper sales. Reuters | July 28, 2023 | 6:51 am
Vale posts profit slump, hit by price drop Vale posted net income of $892 million, while analysts polled by Refinitiv had forecast a profit of $2.21 billion. Reuters | July 27, 2023 | 5:31 pm
Southern Copper starts legal action to evict illegal miners In its quarterly report, the company said that part of its Los Chancas project "continues to be occupied by illegal miners"In its quarterly report, the company said that part of its Los Chancas project "continues to be occupied by illegal miners". Reuters | July 27, 2023 | 5:03 pm
Vale to sell 13% stake in base metals unit for $3.4 billion Vale Base Metals is expected to invest $25-30 billion in new projects across Brazil, Canada and Indonesia over the next decade. Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 4:25 pm
Sigma completes first shipment of lithium from Grota do Cirilo The company achieved operational net zero for its first shipment of battery grade lithium. Staff Writer | July 27, 2023 | 8:29 am
Teck cuts copper guidance on lower output at QB2 QB2 is the first step in Teck’s plan to grow its copper footprint and implies extending the aging deposit’s life by 28 years. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2023 | 3:57 am
Allkem’s fourth-quarter revenue eases on weak prices The miner recently inked a $10.6 billion merger with Livent. Reuters | July 26, 2023 | 3:59 pm
US says it must work with Latin America more on key minerals The Biden administration has begun a push to diversify the US’ sources of important goods and materials and to reduce dependency on China. Bloomberg News | July 26, 2023 | 11:28 am
Cochilco cuts 2023 copper price forecast to $3.85/lb The agency had previously set a forecast of $3.90 in May. Reuters | July 26, 2023 | 10:30 am