Viridis claims ‘world record’ in rare earth recovery at ColossusThe company stated that it has achieved the highest overall bulk ionic recoveries globally, with rates as high as 67%, in its Colossus project in Brazil.Staff Writer | April 19, 2024 | 9:19 am
Codelco copper output affected by fatal accident, Chile minister saysAfter the death of a worker last month, the Radomiro…Bloomberg News | April 19, 2024 | 8:26 am
Codelco eyeing more output, not competition with BHP, minister saysThe world's largest copper producer and a symbol of national…Reuters | April 18, 2024 | 2:48 pm
Third mine disaster in a decade tests ESG boundaries in Brazil Again and again, Brazil is showing just how quickly money managers are willing to shrug off disasters. Bloomberg News | January 29, 2024 | 9:53 am
Codelco pays heavy price for ramping up debt burden to fund over-budget projects The miner sold two tranches of debt worth a total of $2 billion last week at 230 basis points and 235 points above US Treasuries. Bloomberg News | January 29, 2024 | 7:42 am
Albemarle lays off 300 employees on weak lithium prices The world's largest lithium producer's move comes as an oversupply of the metal used in EV batteries has caused prices to collapse. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2024 | 6:56 am
High-voltage tower serving Poderosa gold mine in Peru destroyed by illegal miners This is the 11th time in a year that illegal miners have attacked La Poderosa's energy infrastructure. Staff Writer | January 28, 2024 | 12:09 pm
Guatemalan Ministry of Mines to review all mining licenses The Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines will review all mining licenses in response to multiple complaints regarding bribes and corruption. Staff Writer | January 27, 2024 | 4:02 pm
Lula never discussed Vale’s CEO succession, says Brazil minister Reuters recently reported that President Lula wanted Mantega to be appointed to a board seat at the mining giant. Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 9:43 am
Bolivia launches new international tender for lithium extraction The tender seeks to develop projects in various salt flats in the country's Altiplano region. Reuters | January 26, 2024 | 9:34 am
Codelco names mining veteran Braim Chiple as CCO Chiple, who has worked at BHP and Anglo American, is currently adviser and senior consultant for copper trading at Mitsubishi. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 26, 2024 | 5:23 am
BHP to review $9.7 billion charge over Brazil dam failure The fine is part of a broader claim seeking $31.5bn for reparation, compensation and moral damages tied to the Fundão dam failure in 2015. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 26, 2024 | 4:03 am