Peru copper output seen growing to 3mt in 2024, minister saysThe Chalcobamba project is expected to help Las Bambas eventually boost its output to approximately 400,000 tons of copper annually.Reuters | March 8, 2024 | 7:26 am
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Glencore in talks to back Argentina lithium plant for future supply The commodities giant will sign an offtake agreement in exchange for helping to fund the lithium processing plant that Eramet is building with China’s Tsingshan. Bloomberg News | June 30, 2023 | 9:32 am
Chile copper output falls 14% y/y in May The world's largest copper producing nation, which accounts for a quarter of the world’s mined metal, has seen its output stagnate Reuters | June 30, 2023 | 5:48 am
Electrical accident at Chile’s El Teniente copper mine leaves one dead El Teniente is an underground copper mine located in the Chilean Andes, 2,300 metres above sea level. Reuters | June 29, 2023 | 2:54 pm
Bolivia taps China, Russia’s Rosatom in bid to unlock huge lithium riches The deals follow a similar agreement in January with giant Chinese battery maker CATL. Reuters | June 29, 2023 | 9:30 am
Indian state-owned firm to sign lithium pact with Argentina The state-owned joint venture will "shortly" sign an agreement with Argentina to secure a few lithium blocks. Reuters | June 29, 2023 | 7:40 am
Gold Fields sees growth from new mines as it pivots to Americas Miner aims to focus on new mines after failed Yamana Gold buy. Reuters | June 29, 2023 | 7:34 am
Hot Chili PEA for Costa Fuego calls for annual output of 209,000 lb. copper, 49,000 oz. gold According to the PEA, the post-tax net present value (8% discount) will be $1.1 billion, and the post-tax internal rate of return will be 21%. Staff Writer | June 28, 2023 | 10:47 am
Chile lithium plan well received by investors, finance boss says The government plans to submit a bill to Congress later this year to create a national lithium company. Bloomberg News | June 28, 2023 | 9:41 am
Antamina mine to get life extension approval by year’s end, says CEO Antamina is Peru's largest copper mine and co-owned by Glencore, BHP Group, Teck Resources and Mitsubishi. Reuters | June 27, 2023 | 2:56 pm