Chile to tender lithium permits in first half of 2024 Private companies that win exploration licences will have priority to gain exploitation permits in association with a state-run company.Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2023 | 9:03 am
Codelco top brass seek to reassure market after CEO quitsThe company said it would stick to its strategy and…Reuters | June 16, 2023 | 12:21 am
Lake Resources releases updated resource estimate for Kachi lithium project in ArgentinaMeasured and Indicated resources have increased from 2.19 to 2.93…Staff Writer | June 15, 2023 | 1:06 pm
Antofagasta provides resource estimates for Encierro, Cachorro deposits in Chile Antofagasta has released the inaugural resource estimate on its Encierro project and a resource update on the Cachorro project. Staff Writer | June 14, 2022 | 12:13 pm
Workers at Codelco threaten strike over lack of investment at smelter Codelco last week said it stopped its Ventanas smelter and refinery to carry out maintenance after authorities declared an environmental emergency. Reuters | June 14, 2022 | 12:11 pm
Salazar, Adventus earmark $270m for Ecuador copper-gold project Pre-construction work at the Curipamba-El Domo copper and gold project is expected to begin this year and construction in Q2 2023. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 14, 2022 | 7:58 am
PDAC 2022: Colombia pushes diversification of mining sector as presidential vote looms Colombia has been trying to diversify its mining sector away from thermal coal. Alisha Hiyate | June 14, 2022 | 7:40 am
Samarco, creditors to discuss restructuring proposals on June 21 Creditors rejected the company's last proposal on April 18 and filed an alternative plan a month later. Reuters | June 14, 2022 | 7:17 am
Argentina offers tax sweeteners to encourage fledgling copper sector Argentina said it would introduce a new optional tax regime for copper producers that could potentially lower export duties. Reuters | June 13, 2022 | 5:36 pm
Colombia stepping up oil, coal production amid Russia sanctions Oil and mining combined provide more than 50% of Colombia's monthly exports, according to government figures. Reuters | June 13, 2022 | 4:43 pm
EnergyX disqualified from Bolivian lithium race on technicality, company says Six firms are still competing to secure a partnership, none of them have exploited lithium at a commercial scale before. Staff Writer | June 13, 2022 | 3:19 pm
Orla Mining expands into Nevada with $187m Gold Standard Ventures acquisition Gold Standard's main asset is the South Railroad open-pit project located on the Carlin trend in Nevada. Staff Writer | June 13, 2022 | 2:50 pm