Teck takes restructuring plan off the table ahead of vote

Teck said it will pursue instead "a simpler and more direct separation" proposal to best unlock the full value for its shareholders.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2023 | 5:15 am

Lithium mining decisions must be in the public interest, Chile economy minister says

At the end of the day, companies’ strategic decisions must be aligned with national interests, says Economy Minister Nicolas Grau.

Bloomberg News | April 25, 2023 | 3:04 pm

Albemarle holds talks on lithium nationalization plan

The world's largest producer of lithium wants to grow in Chile and in the Atacama salt flat with new technologies.

Reuters | April 25, 2023 | 2:55 pm

Peru mining sector sees copper JVs as way to unlock new projects

Projects like Southern Copper’s Michiquillay, Newmont’s Conga and Galeno, owned by a subsidiary of China Minmetals Corp., could be unlocked with a joint venture or common infrastructure.

Bloomberg News | April 25, 2023 | 12:39 pm

EXPLAINER: Why are high gold prices bad for the Amazon rainforest?

The hunt for gold has attracted wildcat prospectors who have destroyed forests.

Reuters | April 25, 2023 | 10:43 am

SQM sees pathway to continue mining lithium in Chile’s new model

The company is “convinced” that its technology and experience “will make it possible to reach reasonable agreements in the interest of the Chilean state.

Bloomberg News | April 25, 2023 | 10:25 am

Column: Chile uses an old copper template for new lithium plan

The country nationalized its copper sector in 1971, provoking international outrage, particularly in the United States.

Reuters | April 25, 2023 | 8:37 am

SQM says needs additional $2 billion to advance lithium plans

Capital needed to achieve results in line with the firm's environmental sustainability goals, which it said also align with the government's lithium strategy.

Reuters | April 24, 2023 | 3:47 pm

Indigenous woman wins prize for campaign against mining firms in Amazon

Alessandra Korap Munduruku has been awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize.

Reuters | April 24, 2023 | 3:03 pm

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