Vale has partially suspended operations at its Southeastern and Southern iron ore systems due to the bad weather.

Reuters | January 10, 2022 | 7:34 am

The overflow of the dike cut off traffic on Saturday on the BR-040, a major highway linking Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte.

Reuters | January 9, 2022 | 12:29 pm

Peru sees 60% increase in mining tax revenues

Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines said regional and local governments saw a 60% increase in mining tax revenues in 2021.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 9, 2022 | 11:45 am

Heavy rainfall caused a dike to overflow on Saturday at a Brazil iron ore mine owned by French steel pipe maker Vallourec.

Reuters | January 8, 2022 | 5:16 pm

At stake are contracts to explore and produce some 400,000 tonnes of lithium.

Reuters | January 7, 2022 | 11:13 am

"The business of lithium is sure to be one of the priorities on the shared agenda between Chile and Mexico," says Mexican Foreign Minister.

Reuters | January 6, 2022 | 1:15 pm

One of the biggest villains of climate change, coal, has won a reprieve from the Brazilian government.

Bloomberg News | January 6, 2022 | 1:14 pm

Electric cars to account for 73% of lithium demand by 2030: Chile

Chilean copper agency Cochilco says lithium hydroxide will take the lead, reaching 56% of the total consumption versus 44% for carbonate.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 6, 2022 | 11:00 am

The Cerro Colorado mine has cut 35 direct jobs, BHP said in a statement.

Bloomberg News | January 6, 2022 | 10:02 am