Argentina’s Salta Province to issue tender for mining projects in Arizaro salt flat

The Salta Energy and Mining Resources company is expected to launch a tender in mid-August for the concession of an area of about 37,000 hectares in the Arizaro salt flat.

Staff Writer | June 9, 2024 | 12:47 pm

World Bank tribunal rules against Canadian miner in legal dispute with Colombia

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes found that the mining ban on the Santurbán moor does not violate the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 9, 2024 | 11:20 am

Existing fossil fuel projects enough to meet energy demands while world transitions to net zero – study

Researchers recommend that governments legislate to ban new fossil fuel projects.

Staff Writer | June 9, 2024 | 8:34 am

Colombia halts coal exports to Israel over Gaza war

Colombia is reported to be Israel's biggest supplier of coal.

Reuters | June 8, 2024 | 7:27 pm

Codelco reaches agreement with Andina mine workers

At the end of May, Codelco wrapped up negotiations with two other unions at the mine.

Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 4:23 pm

Argentine lithium output up by almost half in first four months of 2024

The South American country, part of the so-called "lithium triangle" along with Chile and Bolivia, has attracted investments from foreign companies in Canada and China.

Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 1:14 pm

Speedier, greener lithium may be nine years away, Codelco says

Comments pour some cold water on the notion of a swift roll-out of technologies that offer cheaper, faster and greener ways to extract lithium in South America.

Bloomberg News | June 7, 2024 | 1:10 pm

Copper output from Codelco slides 6% in April

Copper output also fell during the month at Chile's Escondida mine, though it edged up 1.9% in Collahuasi mine.

Reuters | June 7, 2024 | 12:28 pm

Brazil adds Vale to so-called “dirty list” after contractor subjected workers to slave-like labour

Vale said that its inclusion in the list is incorrect and that it will take the necessary steps for its immediate removal.

Staff Writer | June 7, 2024 | 11:20 am

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