Lithium discovered in US volcano, possibly world’s largest deposit
A recently discovered lithium deposit on the border of Nevada and Oregon, USA, could be among the largest in the … Read More
Ex-Subway boss to lead Codelco with No. 1 copper title at risk
By James Attwood and Eduardo Thomson The former head of Santiago’s subway will take over as chief executive officer of … Read More
The Wall Street Journal Mineral-Rich Developing Nations Demand Bigger Piece of the EV Pie
Their policies are aimed at making the most of the clean-energy shift, but they also create challenges for it. By Jon … Read More
5 Codelco execs resign in 2023 YTD as copper output declines, lithium added.
The recent resignation of Codelco CEO André Sougarret, coming after four other executives this year, hints that adding lithium to … Read More
Codelco CEO’s exit puts copper giant in a bind as output stalls.
By Fabian Cambero The surprise exit of Chilean mining firm Codelco’s CEO will put the state copper giant in a … Read More
Chile Senate committee provisionally approves new royalty limit
Por James Attwood and Valentina Fuentes A Chilean bill to raise taxes on the mining industry took a key step … Read More
Lundin’s bid for Chilean copper hints at returning investor optimism
Lundin Mining Corp’s (LUN.TO) bid for control of Chile’s Caserones copper mine comes despite ongoing uncertainty over potential policy changes … Read More
Uncertainty looms for Chilean miners regardless of new constitution vote
The mining industry in Chile, the world’s largest producer of copper, will probably continue to face uncertainties regardless of the … Read More
Chile’s Proposed Constitution Could Upend Its Free-Market Model
Lengthy charter would scale back mining, grant sweeping social rights and decentralize power, benefiting indigenous groups and local officials. By … Read More
Chile copper mines dodge radical changes as convention vote ends
Major copper producers from BHP Group to Freeport-McMoRan will likely avoid drastic changes in the way they do business in … Read More
Chile Convention Approves Water Overhaul for Mines and Farms
Chile moved a step closer to replacing one of the world’s most privatized water-allotment systems after writers of a new … Read More
Chile’s Leanest January Since ‘11 Is Another Bullish Copper Sign
Chile, the biggest copper-producing country, just recorded its lowest January output since 2011, in the latest bullish sign for global … Read More
Analysis-Chile miners brace as president elect signals environmental crackdown
By Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile’s mining sector is bracing for tighter environmental rules ahead after President-elect Gabriel Boric … Read More
Minexcellence Conference on the mining industry
Juan Carlos presented at the Minexcellence 2021 Conference. This annual conference addresses the challenges and strategies for operational excellence in … Read More
Copper Logjam in Chinese Ports Shows Lingering Pandemic Snarls
As much as 40% of monthly concentrate shipments are anchored. IHS Markit sees congestion easing in winter shipment slowdown. By … Read More
Virtual World Congress on the mining industry
Juan Carlos chaired the panel “The roadmap to Net-Zero for Chilean Mines” at the 2021 Energy and Mines Virtual World … Read More
Copper price suffers its biggest drop in more than seven months after touching record highs
The pound experienced a sharp decline of more than 4% on the London Metal Exchange. Copper’s bullish rally, the same … Read More
Opinion Article – Kamoa Kakula and Manono
Both names are likely to attract attention because of their exotic origin, in faraway Africa. The first is the largest … Read More