Rio Takes step toward M&A redemption with $6.7 billion lithium betModest by comparison with past splurges, the all-cash deal is a significant and long-awaited expansion of Rio’s bet on lithium.Bloomberg News | October 12, 2024 | 10:22 am
Rio Tinto’s real prize: Arcadium’s lithium extraction technologyArcadium, through a predecessor company, was the first to develop…Reuters | October 11, 2024 | 10:54 am
Adionics opens lithium demonstration plant in ArgentinaThe company says its efficient lithium extraction and recycling methods…Staff Writer | October 10, 2024 | 2:14 pm
Copper processing charges could fall further next year, says Cochilco Cochilco said it expects a deficit of 1.9 million tons of concentrates this year, pushing processing charges to $40 per ton this year. Reuters | September 5, 2024 | 9:41 am
First Majestic to expand in Mexico with $970m Gatos Silver buy Move hands First Majestic a group of high-grade, large silver deposits in the Los Gatos district of Mexico’s Chihuahua state. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2024 | 3:43 am
Video: How the world’s first fully traceable tin mine works The San Rafael mine in Peru produces 12% of the world's tin. Staff Writer | September 4, 2024 | 1:36 pm
Chile’s top court rejects Tianqi appeal to halt SQM-Codelco deal Tianqi argued that the joint venture between SQM and Codelco should be submitted to shareholder approval. Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 11:00 am
Bolivia shortlists four companies to develop lithium pilot plants China's CBC, Italy's Protecno, France's Eramet and Australia's Eau Lithium have made it to the second round of the tender. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 4, 2024 | 7:58 am
Glencore’s Peru boss Soyer to step down after Volcan sale Glencore's head of Peruvian operations is stepping down from her position. Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 7:04 am
Codelco bids $500 million for stake in key Chile copper mine The proposal to acquire a 10% stake in the Quebrada Blanca mine from fellow state firm Enami is reportedly before the latter’s board. Bloomberg News | September 3, 2024 | 4:15 pm
Cerro de Pasco Resources sells Santander zinc mine in Peru In June 2023 the operation underwent curtailment due to weak zinc prices. Staff Writer | September 3, 2024 | 1:30 pm
G Mining declares commercial production at Tocantinzinho gold mine in Brazil The milestone was achieved following 30 consecutive days of operations. Staff Writer | September 3, 2024 | 11:41 am