International organizations pen letter, report supporting Salvadoran anti-mining activists

Five men arrested last year played a central role in the events that led the Salvadoran government to pass the first-ever national prohibition on metals mining in 2017.

Staff Writer | January 14, 2024 | 1:43 pm

BYD in talks with Brazil’s Sigma Lithium on supply deal

BYD said in July it would invest 3 billion reais ($600 million) in a new industrial complex in northeastern Brazil.

Reuters | January 14, 2024 | 12:09 pm

Paramilitary, guerrilla groups threaten coal mining unions in Colombia

Coal mining unions in Colombia are asking the government for protection after receiving threats from paramilitary and guerrilla groups.

Staff Writer | January 14, 2024 | 11:09 am

Communities agree to end roadblocks at Chile lithium operations

Indigenous communities say they want to be properly consulted following a deal struck between SQM and Codelco.

Bloomberg News | January 13, 2024 | 11:57 am

Lithium lowdown: Week 2, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 5 to 12.

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 12, 2024 | 3:16 pm

Codelco caps worst year in quarter century with production drop

Production for the last three months of the year was 358,000 metric tons, compared with about 384,000 tons in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Bloomberg News | January 12, 2024 | 9:08 am

Codelco reaches deal with supervisors union at Chuquicamata copper mine

The deal affects 658 people and includes incentives associated with meeting goals and improving productivity.

Reuters | January 12, 2024 | 9:04 am

Peru copper production in November up 10.9% from year ago

Peru's production boost in the month largely came from a strong performance at Anglo American's Quellaveco mine.

Reuters | January 12, 2024 | 9:01 am

Posco, Lithium South to jointly develop Hombre Muerto project

Deal avoids a lengthy, costly, and uncertain legal undertaking, as both companies hold claims to the same ground, but in different provinces.

Staff Writer | January 12, 2024 | 3:32 am

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Chile probes for lithium exploration interest, aims for five projects

Horizonte Minerals fails to secure financing, considering mine sale

Vale operations in Brazil now 100% renewable energy-powered

Copper output at Codelco set to rise this year, CESCO says

Codelco can do more if given a better partner for the Atacama salt flat

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