UN panel issues guidelines for mining centered on human rights, sustainabilityThe report acts as a how-to guide to help generate prosperity and equality alongside clean power, said the UN Secretary-General.Staff Writer | September 12, 2024 | 1:34 pm
Chile’s ENAMI taps eight firms to test lithium extraction techThe companies are Adionics, CADL–Lanshen, Eramet, Lilac Solutions, Rio Tinto,…Reuters | September 12, 2024 | 12:49 pm
Vale sees 10% of its iron ore production coming from tailings by 2030Last year alone, Vale generated 48.5 million tons of iron…Reuters | September 12, 2024 | 6:39 am
Antofagasta lowers copper treatment fees for some Chinese smelters The miner has agreed a sharp reduction to copper treatment and refining charges to $23.25 a metric ton and $2.325 cents a pound. Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:22 am
Vale expects to regain Onca Puma and Sossego copper mine licences Both licenses are expected to be reinstated within 48 hours. Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:17 am
AngloGold boosts investment in Brazil as it mulls Corrego’s fate While it is investing $198m in the country this year, AngloGold may still sell its Córrego do Sítio gold complex. Staff Writer | June 27, 2024 | 7:15 am
SQM plans to choose lithium extraction technology by next year The use of DLE technologies is a core part of SQM's long-awaited joint venture agreement with state-controlled Codelco. Reuters | June 26, 2024 | 4:50 pm
New Pacific shifts focus to social issues after robust Silver Sand prefeasibility New Pacific has entered discussions with illegal artisanal miners working its flagship Silver Sand silver project in Bolivia. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | June 26, 2024 | 2:15 pm
Codelco copper output falls behind target in May, document shows The mining firm, which has yet to publicly release data for May, produced 103,100 metric tons of the red metal in the month. Reuters | June 26, 2024 | 1:22 pm
Top four iron ore miners’ carbon emissions reduction promises Rio Tinto's Vale's, BHP's and Fortescue's net zero targets. Reuters | June 26, 2024 | 1:02 pm
Capstone produces first saleable copper concentrate at MVDP in Chile The MVDP is expected to enable the mine to process 236 million tonnes of copper sulphide reserves over a life of 20 years. Staff Writer | June 26, 2024 | 8:42 am
Vale sells $1 billion in return to global debt markets Vale last tapped global markets in June of 2023, with a $1.5 billion sale of bonds. Bloomberg News | June 26, 2024 | 6:56 am