South Star Battery Metal secures construction permit for graphite mine in Brazil

The company aims to start production at phase 1 of the Santa Cruz graphite project in Southern Bahia by the end of 2023.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2022 | 6:34 am

Bluestone Resources says Guatemala anti-mining referendum illegal

It said outcome unlikely to be enforced and stressed the vote was not a reflection of the sentiment towards its Cerro Blanco project.

Staff Writer | September 20, 2022 | 3:43 am

Fitch: Copper price to regain March peaks in 2027

Research company slashes its 2023 copper price forecast and predicts a return to $10,000-plus levels only in 2027 as long term structural deficits emerge.

Frik Els | September 19, 2022 | 2:33 pm

Peru communities lift blockade disrupting key copper transport road

A meeting with Prime Minister Aníbal Torres has been set for Tuesday.

Reuters | September 19, 2022 | 9:24 am

Deadline for working group dealing with Las Bambas conflict extended to year-end

Peru’s executive power extended, until December 31, 2022, the expiration date of the working group tasked with assessing compliance with the agreements signed between the government, Las Bambas and nearby communities.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 18, 2022 | 8:36 am

Lula campaign mulls new mining royalties in Brazil, spooking industry

Among the projects that could be affected should Lula win and impose the special royalty rate are a series of Vale-operated iron ore complexes in the Carajas region of northern Brazil.

Reuters | September 16, 2022 | 11:39 am

Glencore eyes adding lithium to trading business — report

Glencore does not own lithium mines, but has invested heavily in the business of recycling the battery metal this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2022 | 3:48 am

Vale says iron market ‘can only get better’ amid tight supply

Company has been pursuing partnerships with steelmakers looking to address the challenge of finding cleaner ways to process minerals.

Bloomberg News | September 15, 2022 | 8:27 am

Power issues delay SilverCrest’s first metal sale from Las Chispas

Power supply to the Mexican project is not “at a steady state”, but it should improve in Q4, when the miner expects to begin sales.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2022 | 6:03 am

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