Lithium Codelco and SQM finalize a definitive agreement about lithium in Chile The contract replaces the one SQM signed with the Chilean economic development agency in 2018 Joseph MortonJune 4, 2024
Lithium Protests shut down lithium production in Chile The protest highlights a significant challenge to Chile's plan to increase state control over the battery metal Joseph MortonJanuary 15, 2024
Lithium Codelco and SQM sign agreement for Chilean lithium extraction partnership The joint venture's operations will start in 2025 with Codelco holding the majority stake Rowan DunneDecember 28, 2023
Copper Codelco to invest $720M in century-old Chuquicamata copper mine The world´s leading copper producer wants to reach a production rate of 140,000 metric tons per day Natalia Buendia CalvilloNovember 21, 2023
Copper Rio Tinto and world’s largest copper producer forge exploration joint venture in Chile Rio Tinto analysis shows Agua de la Falda has potential for new copper discoveries Joseph MortonNovember 8, 2023
Lithium Codelco to buy Lithium Power International for A$385M Analysts question Codelco's capacity to boost its production and spearhead Chile's lithium industry due to its inexperience in lithium mining Joseph MortonOctober 19, 2023
Copper ‘Chile’s Chernobyl’ shuts down production after decades of environmental damage Quintero and its surroundings have been referred to as a 'sacrifice zone' by environmentalists Joseph MortonJune 1, 2023
Copper Chilean government open to discussions after facing criticism over new copper royalty tax The ad valorem component may be reduced or eliminated for companies facing operating losses Joseph MortonMarch 23, 2023
International Thieves carry out US$4.4M copper robbery in Chilean port Ten armed thieves successfully stole multiple shipping containers full of copper owned by the Chilean company Codelco Rowan DunneJanuary 17, 2023