Equinox confirms path to extend Los Filos mine life to 2036 with new feasibility study

Standards are definitely improving with more automatization, control and monitoring, says Amphos21 general manager.

This was the strongest quarter in its 15-year history as a copper producer.

SQM said in December the capital would be used to fund a $1.9 billion, four-year investment plan, which aims to more than double its capacity to produce lithium.

Grupo Mexico registered a net profit of $1.1 billion in this year's first quarter.

The Canadian company filed an application with the Provincial Mining Ministry of Catamarca for a drill permit for the Yergo lithium project.

Sky-rocketing copper prices, combined with a major bump in economic activity expected as a result of its fast-paced vaccination drive could see Chile's gross domestic product jump 6% in 2021.

Chinese Iron and Steel Association wants China's securities regulator to pay more attention to improving current futures rules.

There are signs that China is already tightening credit, which may result in slower spending on copper intensive infrastructure and construction projects.

"For 2030/2031 we are looking at a supply gap of 4.5 million tonnes of greenfield project capacity, " said Wood Mackenzie.