Lundin Mining CEO eyes Chile exploration, growth after big M&A bet

The company is setting targets for its new Caserones mine and waiting to expand its existing Candelaria mine.

Reuters | April 21, 2023 | 2:43 pm

Top stocks plummet after Chile brings lithium industry under state control

Shares in the world’s top two lithium producers are tanking after Chile said their contracts will not be renewed and prices for the battery metal continue to fall.

Frik Els | April 21, 2023 | 10:26 am

Mexico’s lawmakers approve overhaul of mining industry

The reforms would require miners to give back at least 10% of profits to communities and disclose the impacts of their operations.

Reuters | April 21, 2023 | 7:20 am

Summit Nanotech ready to scale up direct lithium extraction technology

Canada’s Summit Nanotech is opening a facility in Chile with the goal to scale up its denaLi direct lithium extraction technology.

Staff Writer | April 21, 2023 | 6:06 am

Chile to take control of its lithium industry

The policy sets up a public-private model in which the state will partner with miners through a dedicated national lithium company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2023 | 3:41 am

Codelco in early talks with prospective partners for northern Chile lithium venture

As it wraps up an exploration program this year at the Maricunga salt flat, Codelco has been contacted by several companies, chairman Maximo Pacheco said.

Bloomberg News | April 20, 2023 | 1:53 pm

Copper industry warns of looming supply gap without more mines

Demand for copper to build most electronic devices will exceed supply over the next decade and imperil climate targets unless dozens of new mines are built, analysts say.

Reuters | April 20, 2023 | 12:30 pm