SQM taps into Namibia lithium riches through Andrada dealThe Chilean lithium stroke a three-stage earn-in deal with South Africa's Andrada Mining to jointly develop the Lithium Ridge asset.Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2024 | 7:39 am
Vale, BHP, Samarco could close $18bn deal over Brazil dam collapseSources expect a final agreement to be reached in October.Reuters | September 6, 2024 | 12:10 pm
Trafigura’s top China iron ore traders leave groupThe departures came after global prices of the key steel-making…Reuters | September 6, 2024 | 6:45 am
Chilean Cobalt gets $317 million funding support from EXIM Bank The loan is expected to fund development efforts within the mining concessions that comprise the La Cobaltera cobalt-copper project. Staff Writer | June 17, 2024 | 8:47 am
Brazil joins race to loosen China’s grip on rare earths industry Brazil holds the world's third-largest rare earth reserves. Reuters | June 17, 2024 | 8:12 am
SQM reaches supply deal with Hyundai, Kia The miner had previously landed supply deals with Ford Motors and battery maker LG Energy. Reuters | June 17, 2024 | 7:43 am
Japan, Chile boost ties in lithium extraction, supply Japanese firms would have long-term preferential access to the battery metal in exchange for adding value and transferring skills. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2024 | 5:50 am
Chile says Saudi mining minister to visit, lithium expected on agenda Chile is the world's second-largest producer of lithium. Reuters | June 16, 2024 | 9:14 am
Saudi mining minister to visit Chile in July The Middle Eastern country is interested in obtaining lithium overseas as it aims to enter the electric vehicle sector. Reuters | June 14, 2024 | 4:49 pm
Union at BHP copper mine in Chile accepts contract, averting strike Earlier this week, workers and the firm reached an initial agreement that required a vote by union members to go into effect. Reuters | June 14, 2024 | 2:25 pm
Vale expects tentative dam collapse settlement with Brazil authorities this month The latest proposal from Vale and BHP totals 140 billion reais ($26.08 billion). Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 2:02 pm
Gold Fields cuts output forecast after bad weather hits new Chile mine The $1.2 billion Salares Norte mine delivered its first gold on March 28. Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 7:39 am