Chile copper output dragged down by Codelco, Collahuasi in April

Chile's total copper production in the month fell 8.9% to 420,000 tonnes.

Reuters | June 2, 2022 | 7:54 am

Lithium mining stocks plunge after Goldman sees “sharp correction”

Billions wiped off sector after Goldman says bull market “over for now" but Chinese lithium prices have begun to tick upwards again.

Frik Els | June 1, 2022 | 4:34 pm

Chile starts sanction process against Los Pelambres copper mine

Sanction for deficiencies associated with tailings management, Chile's environmental regulator said.

Reuters | June 1, 2022 | 3:26 pm

Global copper smelting edged up in May, satellite data shows

Increased raw material shipments to China boosted activity despite covid-19 restrictions.

Reuters | June 1, 2022 | 7:00 am

Tailings dams must get community consent, ensure zero harm – report

Report recommends that new tailings facilities must not be constructed if the operator cannot ensure the safe and timely evacuation of communities in the area.

Reuters | June 1, 2022 | 6:54 am

Fires hit two key copper projects in Peru amid protests

Fires broke out at MMG's Las Bambas copper mine and Southern Copper Corp's planned Los Chancas project.

Reuters | June 1, 2022 | 6:48 am

Quebrada Blanca 2: Teck’s ‘first big piece’ to realign its energy goals

With the aim of rebalancing its portfolio towards metals needed for the energy transition, Teck Resources will look to finish constructing its biggest ever project by the end of 2022 and double its copper production.

Naimul Karim | May 31, 2022 | 2:17 pm