Atlas Lithium doubles exploration footprint in BrazilThe company also announced that it plans to begin production at its flagship Neves project in Q4 2024.Staff Writer | June 17, 2024 | 10:18 am
Western rare earths supply chain springs into gearGlobal supply chains for rare earths are realigning to diversify…Reuters | June 17, 2024 | 9:13 am
Brazil joins race to loosen China’s grip on rare earths industryBrazil holds the world's third-largest rare earth reserves.Reuters | June 17, 2024 | 8:12 am
Antofagasta reports 5% increase in 2023 profit, slashes dividend Antofagasta earlier reported a rise of 2% in 2023 copper production, to 660,600 metric tons. Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 8:45 am
Vale eyes more battery systems in its operations Vale is looking at expanding the use of industrial batteries to power ports and mining sites. Reuters | February 20, 2024 | 7:43 am
Nickel woes worsen for Glencore-backed miner as budget jumps 87% Horizonte Minerals is warning that it needs a whole new financing package to restart its nickel project in northern Brazil. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2024 | 1:01 pm
Colombia bill seeks permanent legal ban on new coal contracts President Gustavo Petro came into office in 2022 on a pledge to wean the country off its dependency on fossil fuels. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2024 | 12:08 pm
Vale board split on future of current CEO, say sources One Reuters source said the situation was difficult to solve and a new vote had not been scheduled. Reuters | February 16, 2024 | 12:58 pm
New study saves $1bn in upfront cost as SolGold shops Cascabel project Pre-production capital used for initial mine development, first process plant module and infrastructure is now estimated at $1.55 billion. Staff Writer | February 16, 2024 | 9:47 am
Peru approves $2 billion Antamina copper mine expansion Long-awaited permit will extend the life of Peru's largest copper mine, co-owned by Glencore, BHP, Teck and Mitsubishi, from 2028 to 2036. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2024 | 5:28 am
Vale to follow BHP on new provisions over dam failure, analysts say Analysts have calculated an additional provision between about $3.5 billion and $3.6 billion to match BHP provisions for the year. Reuters | February 15, 2024 | 12:35 pm
Mexican mining sector balks at plan to ban open-pit mines The industry says such a move would be disastrous for the sector, which fuels 2.5% of gross domestic product. Reuters | February 15, 2024 | 10:24 am