SQM unveils largest electric fleet in Chilean mining industry

New fleet contributes to lithium miner’s sustainability plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.

Staff Writer | April 22, 2022 | 4:01 pm

Chile constitution drafters reject mining-adverse proposal

The 52 articles rejected sought tightening up the protection of the country’s natural resources, including copper and lithium.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2022 | 8:41 am

Peru says 50-day protest lifted at Cuajone mine

Southern Copper has yet to say if it will restart production after the protest suspension.

Reuters | April 22, 2022 | 7:32 am

Codelco to create mining carbon footprint calculator

The free tool, to be available in the second half of the year, aims to help miners favour suppliers with the lowest footprint and emissions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2022 | 3:53 am

Musk wants more lithium for EVs but very few places have it

Elon Musk wants more lithium, but only a handful of countries can supply the material key to the electrification of transportation, at least for now.

Bloomberg News | April 21, 2022 | 1:57 pm

New tech will free cheaper, cleaner lithium supply – report

Elon Musk warns investors about lithium supply, but a new McKinsey report says geothermal, oilfield brines and new extraction technology can meet seven-fold demand growth.

Frik Els | April 21, 2022 | 12:43 pm

Mexico nationalizes lithium mining

The law, which came into force on Thursday, elevates lithium to the category of “strategic mineral” that belongs to the state.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2022 | 10:01 am

BHP cuts copper output outlook over Chile protests, environmental concerns

Chile, the world's top copper producer, earlier this month sued BHP among others miners over alleged environmental damages.

Reuters | April 21, 2022 | 9:42 am

Chile constitution drafters set for key debate on mining, environment

This could reshape how the world's top copper producer regulates production of the red metal and minerals like lithium.

Reuters | April 21, 2022 | 9:21 am

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