“Lithium OPEC” in South America could drive away investment, says Sigma Lithium CEO

Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Brazil would cooperate to expand their processing capacity, open battery plants and make EVs locally.

Bruno Venditti | March 7, 2023 | 10:24 am

Peru to unleash stranded copper with roadblocks largely cleared

Peru expects shipments of commodities will begin to normalize within days as the nation’s worst street protests in decades ease.

Bloomberg News | March 7, 2023 | 9:28 am

Argentina moves to stop wetlands bill from foiling lithium boom

The country has been working on legislation to protect its wetlands amid sprawling fires often blamed on farmers.

Bloomberg News | March 7, 2023 | 9:20 am

Major copper producers unveil plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050

The International Copper Association's (ICA) roadmap has set a target for members to cut emissions by 30% to 40% by 2030.

Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 9:08 am

Fresnillo halves dividend as inflation hits profit

The world’s top silver producer and Mexico’s largest gold miner declared a dividend of 13.3 cents per share, down 51% from a year prior.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2023 | 5:59 am

Argentina’s copper rush lures top power generator Central Puerto

The Buenos Aires-based firm is looking at three projects — in San Juan, Santa Cruz and Salta provinces — and has received partnership interest from a mining company.

Bloomberg News | March 6, 2023 | 5:58 pm

Codelco looking to get delayed project back on track

The Chilean state-owned firm had envisaged turning its mainly underground Salvador mine into an open pit by first half of 2023.

Bloomberg News | March 6, 2023 | 11:10 am

South America looks at creating “lithium OPEC”

Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Brazil would cooperate to expand their processing capacity, open battery plants and make EVs locally.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2023 | 6:53 am

Peruvian communities to resume blockade of crucial “mining corridor”

The communities also agreed to demand the stoppage from Monday of operations at Antapaccay, Las Bambas and Constancia.

Reuters | March 4, 2023 | 5:42 pm

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