Codelco reaches labor agreement with union at Salvador division

The company's final contract offer was approved by 61% of the union workers who voted.

Reuters | September 15, 2021 | 2:32 pm

Copper price up on weak US inflation

Chile’s copper commission Cochilco has revised down its average copper price forecast for the year.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 15, 2021 | 8:52 am

Chile lowers copper price estimate for 2021 on weak demand, US stimulus

The world's top copper producing nation expects the metal to average $4.20 per pound this year, from a previous estimate of $4.30 per pound.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 15, 2021 | 6:45 am

In Argentina’s north, a ‘white gold’ rush for EV metal lithium gathers pace

Already the fourth top producer of lithium worldwide, Argentina's national and local governments are now looking to speed up development.

Reuters | September 14, 2021 | 7:14 am

Barrick eyes new mines, not deals, for future growth

CEO Mark Bristow said the company will strike a deal should an appealing one present itself, which he described as a mine that can produce 500,000 ounces of gold annually "for a long time".

Reuters | September 13, 2021 | 5:46 pm

Chile indigenous group asks regulators to suspend SQM’s permits

Chile's SMA environmental regulator in 2016 charged SQM with overdrawing lithium-rich brine from the Salar de Atacama salt flat, prompting the company to develop a $25 million plan to bring its operations back into compliance.

Reuters | September 13, 2021 | 3:12 pm