Hecla Mining looks to expand into Latin America The largest silver producer in the US is eyeing Mexico, Peru and two other countries in Latin America to speed up growth. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2024 | 3:49 am
Albemarle lays off 300 employees on weak lithium prices The world's largest lithium producer's move comes as an oversupply of the metal used in EV batteries has caused prices to collapse. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2024 | 6:56 am
Nunavut grants White Cliff exploration permit for copper project The regulatory approval marks a major step in the permitting process, allowing the firm to appoint contractors for this year’s activities. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 29, 2024 | 3:45 am
Codelco names mining veteran Braim Chiple as CCO Chiple, who has worked at BHP and Anglo American, is currently adviser and senior consultant for copper trading at Mitsubishi. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 26, 2024 | 5:23 am
BHP to review $9.7 billion charge over Brazil dam failure The fine is part of a broader claim seeking $31.5bn for reparation, compensation and moral damages tied to the Fundão dam failure in 2015. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 26, 2024 | 4:03 am
BHP diverts shipments to avoid Red Sea attacks The world’s largest miner said most of its shipments don't go through this route, adding there have been no major disruptions so far. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 25, 2024 | 3:48 am
McClean Lake uranium mine in Canada to resume production Mining is planned to restart at the McClean North deposit in 2025, with a target production of 800,000 pounds of uranium that year. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2024 | 5:25 am
Ghana takes stake in Atlantic Lithium with $5m investment MIIF, the state-owned investment fund, is investing a total of $32.9 million to help develop Ghana's first lithium mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2024 | 3:45 am
