Stories for January 8th 2018

Monday, January 8th 2018 - 09:19 UTC
Argentina and Chile forecasted to lead global lithium production

A new report by BMI Research states that based on project pipelines, Chile and Argentina will lead lithium production in coming years, with the bulk of new capacity coming online in 2019.
Monday, January 8th 2018 - 09:06 UTC
Brazil announces end of building big hydroelectric dams in Amazon basin

In a surprise move, the Brazilian government has announced that the era of building big hydroelectric dams in the Amazon basin, long criticized by environmentalists and indigenous groups, is ending.
Monday, January 8th 2018 - 05:53 UTC
Argentina dismantling the extortive power of the corrupt unions

A member of Argentina's elite of powerful union sharks has been arrested in Uruguay at his Great Chaparral ranch and is awaiting extradition to Buenos Aires to face charges of corruption, money laundering, extortion, stealing funds and links with the drugs business, among others.

Argentina and Chile forecasted to lead global lithium production