Chile a step closer to nationalizing copper and lithium

The assembly writing the country’s new Constitution has approved an early-stage proposal that opens the door to the sector's nationalization.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2022 | 4:03 am

How managing social performance can improve company-community relationships, business outcomes – report

The International Council on Mining and Metals launched a set of practical tools to strengthen approaches to managing social performance.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 6, 2022 | 12:16 pm

Fertilizer turmoil bolsters Brazil’s case for mining the Amazon

The potential of potash production in the Amazon Basin is similar to the Urals region, in Russia, and Saskatchewan, in Canada, according to the state geological survey.

Bloomberg News | March 4, 2022 | 10:08 am

Chile copper production seen recovering from January’s slump

The world’s biggest supplier saw output slide 7.5% from January 2021, with lower ore quality and water scarcity among the reasons.

Bloomberg News | March 4, 2022 | 8:46 am

Copper price hits all-time high as warehouses empty out

"The market is in a panic mode in terms of supply" as warehouse inventories hit 16-year low.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 4, 2022 | 8:25 am

Buenaventura to kick off San Gabriel gold mine construction in 2023

The miner had planned to start site works in the second half of 2021, but had to postpone the move and prioritize reducing debt.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2022 | 4:01 am

SQM sees profits surge as global lithium prices explode

The world's No. 2 lithium producer, reported a nearly five-fold rise in profits in the fourth quarter.

Reuters | March 3, 2022 | 8:07 am

Copper production falls at major Chile mines in January, regulator says

Chile's nationwide total production fell 7% in January to 425,700 tonne.

Reuters | March 3, 2022 | 7:39 am

Sibanye-Stillwater faces court battle for ditching $1.2bn Brazil mines deal

Appian Capital Advisory is taking Sibanye-Stillwater to the High Court in London over the miner’s decision to cancel the acquisition of two mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2022 | 3:46 am

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