Vale’s iron ore output up 6% in first quarter, sales jump

Vale's iron ore output in the first three months of the year totaled 70.84 million metric tons.

Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 4:52 pm

Codelco CEO vows to pursue community buy-in over lithium expansion

Chile’s state-run miner has made progress in negotiating with local communities over lithium mining and will keep working to win their support, Chief Executive Ruben Alvarado said.

Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 11:49 am

Peru copper production growth near 13% in February

The performance was due in part to a 219.4% production boost from Glencore' Antapaccay.

Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 9:22 am

Chile must pass permitting reforms to unblock investment, copper executives say

Mining companies and industry groups have complained about the extensive permitting process in Chile.

Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 9:03 am

Brazil court again suspends Vale’s Sossego copper mine licence

Brazil's Para state has won its appeal to overturn a previous court ruling that had reinstated the mine's operating licence.

Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 5:46 am

Codelco eyes partnerships to help boost ailing copper production

The company expects “some conclusions” this year from negotiating an operational tie-up between its Andina mine and Anglo American's adjoining Los Bronces.

Bloomberg News | April 15, 2024 | 8:05 pm

Codelco aims to land partner for Maricunga lithium by next year

Codelco, Chile's top copper producer, is entering the lithium business under the mandate President Gabriel Boric's government announced last year to boost the state's role.

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 5:16 pm

Chile indigenous communities suspend dialogue with SQM, Codelco over lithium

Codelco and SQM agreed to start talks with a council of representatives from 18 indigenous communities in December in efforts to reach an agreement to form a new state-controlled public-private partnership.

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 12:17 pm

Antofagasta CEO foresees higher 2024 copper prices, plans growth at home

The company also did not rule out the possibility of acquisitions, as long as they are in the Americas.

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 10:31 am

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