At a depth of 252 meters in a drilling at Salar de La Isla, average total lithium concentrations of 921 mg/l and a maximum of 979 mg/l have been found.
The companies will work together to advocate for the use of copper with high recycled content and explore options for end-of-life take back initiatives.
The Argentine project, Lunahuasi, yielded some of the highest-grade copper, gold, and silver intersections drilled anywhere in the world.
With its disruptive technology for sustainable copper processing, UdeC spin-off Kofiln was selected among the 13 winning startups of the Sustainable Mining Challenge.
Once the rare earth processing plant in the province of Canada is fully operational in early 2025, it will produce approximately 400 tonnes of metals per year.
The annual energy inflation in Latin America and the Caribbean, as of July 2024 (compared to July 2023), was 4.45%.
According to company’s estimates, the asset has 83 million tonnes of measured and indicated resources and 74 million tonnes of inferred resources, or 157 million tonnes of resources in total.
The move marks an effort to get around Canadian regulatory controls that industry players said was bound to happen amid inconsistent and overbearing reactions to Chinese investment.
SQM develops and produces diverse products for several industries essential for human progress, such as health, nutrition, renewable energy and technology through innovation and technological development.
Codelco's announcement of buying the 10% stake that Enami holds in Quebrada Blanca might not be enough for the state-owned company to maintain its leadership as the world's leading copper producer.
The acquisition strengthens the Corporation's strategy of reinforcing its position in major mining assets through partnerships.
The National Strategic Public Company for Bolivian Lithium Deposits prioritized negotiations with at least four international companies.
Deal may help Codelco retain title of biggest copper supplier.
Lithium is currently mined from two types of lithium resources: hard rock minerals and brines. Despite brine resources constituting the majority of global lithium reserves, over 60% of lithium production comes from hard rock mining.
The union is demanding a $24.5 million bonus, along with a 2.7% salary increase and full payment for the month despite the strike days.
In the pristine wilderness of the High Coast of Sweden, where forests meet the rugged shoreline, an exciting project is underway. Vitberget, near Kramfors municipality, have been chosen as the site for a new wind park.
Australia’s biggest mining company is reportedly looking at Indonesia’s nickel industry following the shut down of its vast nickel operations in Australia.
At the regional level, Moquegua remained in first place during the first half of 2024, raising an amount above US$355 million.
Oroco forecasts copper production would average 207.5 million lb. per year over the mine life at a mill feed average grade of 0.51% copper-equivalent.
Heavy rains in June overwhelmed a tailings dam at the Cabildo mine in central Chile, threatening a nearby river.
Phase 1 of Thacker Pass is expected to produce 40,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate annually and operate for 40 years.
Antofagasta's resilient financial performance in the first half of 2024 demonstrates its ability to navigate industry challenges while continuing to deliver value to shareholders and invest in future growth.
Kobrea Exploration Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company focused on the acquisition and exploration of base metal projects in the Americas.
The Supervisors and Staff Union of Minera Escondida filed a complaint with the Antofagasta Labor Inspectorate.
From Escondida | BHP indicated that they made 4 proposals, where, according to the company, each of the points raised by the union was addressed.
American Salars is poised to significantly advance its lithium portfolio with the acquisition of the Pocitos 1 project, positioning the company for growth in the burgeoning lithium market.
The Company now controls over 480,000 hectares with the potential for uranium resources across multiple provinces.
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