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Rio Tinto Forms Partnership with Codelco for Major Lithium Extraction Project

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 - by Sofia Nawab - Leave a Comment

Codelco partners with Rio Tinto to extract lithium from Maricunga salt flat in Chile. Rio Tinto invests $900 million for a 49.99% stake in the venture while Codelco retains control …

Codelco Considers I-Pulse Technology to Enhance Mining Operations

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 - by Sofia Nawab - Leave a Comment

Codelco is exploring a partnership with I-Pulse Inc., led by Robert Friedland, to utilize pulsed power technology for rock fragmentation. This collaboration aims to enhance mining efficiencies and reduce environmental …

Codelco Reports Slight Increase in Copper Production for 2024

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 - by Allegra Nguyen - Leave a Comment

Codelco’s copper production rose slightly in 2024, reaching 1.328 million tons, with Chairman Maximo Pacheco expressing optimism for the company’s future goals. The company aims to begin lithium production by …