Colombia’s mining income to hit record in 2022 – industry group

If the forecast proves correct, Colombia's income from mining would jump 69% this year from the previous 2021 record.

Reuters | May 19, 2022 | 8:10 am

SQM profit soars on high lithium prices

Chile, the world's largest producer of lithium, has profited from the rising global demand for electric vehicles.

Reuters | May 19, 2022 | 7:54 am

In Chile’s Atacama, lithium mining stirs fight over flamingos

Flamingo numbers are falling, with a new study linking this to the water extracted by mining firms to pump up brine filled with lithium.

Reuters | May 19, 2022 | 7:35 am

Foxes add to Gold Fields headaches in Chile

Environmental regulator has asked Gold Fields to implement four “urgent” and “transitory” measures following the death of three specimens of culpeo fox in the area.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 19, 2022 | 6:55 am

Woodside shareholders back BHP petroleum merger

Deal creates a top ten global independent oil and gas producer worth $40 billion, with assets in Australia, the US, Mexico, Senegal and Trinidad.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 19, 2022 | 3:52 am

Chile’s top court puts Dominga mining project decision on Boric admin

Last year, environmentalists and surrounding communities appealed a ruling from a lower court that tossed out a decision by a regulator that denied the company permits.

Reuters | May 18, 2022 | 2:48 pm