Rains overflow dike at French-owned mine in Brazil, highway cut

Heavy rainfall caused a dike to overflow on Saturday at a Brazil iron ore mine owned by French steel pipe maker Vallourec.

Reuters | January 8, 2022 | 5:16 pm

Chilean court rejects appeal to stop tender for new lithium contracts

At stake are contracts to explore and produce some 400,000 tonnes of lithium.

Reuters | January 7, 2022 | 11:13 am

Mexico invites Chilean president-elect to visit, eyeing “strategic alliance”

"The business of lithium is sure to be one of the priorities on the shared agenda between Chile and Mexico," says Mexican Foreign Minister.

Reuters | January 6, 2022 | 1:15 pm

Bolsonaro throws 15-year lifeline to thermal coal in Brazil

One of the biggest villains of climate change, coal, has won a reprieve from the Brazilian government.

Bloomberg News | January 6, 2022 | 1:14 pm

Electric cars to account for 73% of lithium demand by 2030: Chile

Chilean copper agency Cochilco says lithium hydroxide will take the lead, reaching 56% of the total consumption versus 44% for carbonate.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 6, 2022 | 11:00 am

BHP cuts more jobs at water-stressed Chilean copper mine

The Cerro Colorado mine has cut 35 direct jobs, BHP said in a statement.

Bloomberg News | January 6, 2022 | 10:02 am

Capstone files tech reports for Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde in Chile

Both mines are open pit copper producers formerly belonging to Mantos.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 6, 2022 | 7:36 am

South32, Alcoa to restart Alumar aluminum smelter in Brazil

South32 said on Thursday it would spend about $70 million to restart the Alumar smelter.

Reuters | January 5, 2022 | 4:22 pm

Trafigura resumes business in Mexico after smuggling accusations

Lopez Obrador’s October claim that Trafigura transported contraband fuel caused some of the firm’s partners and clients including mining conglomerate Grupo Mexico to temporarily curtail business.

Bloomberg News | January 5, 2022 | 2:27 pm

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