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Copper deficit narrows slightly to 475,000 tonnes in 2021

Global copper mine production grew on average 2.3% in 2021, from a low base.

Henry Lazenby | March 22, 2022 | 1:50 pm

Meridian advances Cabacal copper project in Brazil toward updated resource

The property hosts a historic resource of 21.7 million tonnes grading 0.6% copper and 0.6 gram gold per tonne.

Naimul Karim | March 22, 2022 | 10:20 am

Silver Tiger hits high grades near surface at El Tigre in Mexico

Drill highlights included 9.3m grading 4.65 g/t Au, 1,877.1 g/t Ag, 0.03% Cu, 0.39% Pb and 0.02% Zn, starting from 36.6m.

Staff Writer | March 22, 2022 | 10:03 am

Vale to supply Northvolt with low-carbon nickel products

The deal came after more than two years of talks, Vale said in a securities filing.

Reuters | March 22, 2022 | 9:28 am

Court halts exploration at Los Andes Copper’s Chile project on potential endangered species impact

The court order relates to the impact on the the habitat of the vizcachas, a small rabbit that is part of the food chain for the Andean cat.

Staff Writer | March 21, 2022 | 3:46 pm

Posco to invest $4bn in lithium project in Argentina

The funds will be invested in a project at a salt flat called Salar de Hombre Muerto, located in the border between the northern Salta and Catamarca provinces.

Reuters | March 21, 2022 | 2:41 pm

Chilean authorities assess progress of Pascua Lama’s closure activities

The inspection was done following a requirement by the Supreme Court of Justice in the application of the Law on the Closure of Mining Operations and Facilities.

Staff Writer | March 20, 2022 | 11:58 am