Latin America Top Stories

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.

Frik Els | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 pm

Chile to open call for preferential pricing on Albemarle lithium in one month

In May, Chile gave Albemarle the ability to increase its…

Reuters | July 9, 2024 | 2:30 pm

Lithium projects likely to exceed government targets in Chile

Sixty percent of the projects are within 16 salt flats…

Bloomberg News | July 9, 2024 | 12:49 pm

Aclara, VAC team up to boost rare earth magnets production

Alliance is aimed at streamlining the supply chain for rare…

Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 9:10 am

G Mining pours first gold at Tocantinzinho project in Brazil

G Mining anticipates commercial production to commence in the second…

Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 8:50 am

Lithium Chile farms out four properties to Eramet

Eramet is expected to carry out a three-phased exploration program on these properties over the next 3-4 years.

Staff Writer | March 5, 2024 | 12:23 pm

Future of First Quantum mine is for the people of Panama to decide, US official says

Panama holds presidential elections in May, and the future of Cobre Panama mine has emerged as a flash point among opponents and supporters of the mine.

Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 9:45 am

Ecuador government inks investment agreements with Adventus, Atico

Ecuador will invest $100 million in the Condor project and $157 million in the La Plata project.

Staff Writer | March 5, 2024 | 8:53 am

First Quantum opens Panama mine for public visits in restart bid

The miner also expects to secure authorization to sell more than 120,000 metric tons of copper concentrate stored near a port.

Bloomberg News | March 5, 2024 | 7:48 am

Ganfeng Lithium plans to buy 15% stake in Pastos Grandes project

The deal would give Ganfeng more access to resources in Argentina.

Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 7:27 am

Hochschild Mining to expand in Brazil with gold project option

Deal with Cerrado Gold grants Hochschild the option to acquire a 100% interest in the Monte Do Carmo gold project in central Brazil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2024 | 3:44 am

Rio Tinto CEO bullish on lithium but not eyeing big acquisitions

Rio Tinto is developing the Rincon project, a lithium-brine mine in Argentina.

Reuters | March 4, 2024 | 6:55 am

Panama GDP growth expected to slow in 2024 on First Quantum mine closure, IMF says

The closure of the Cobre Panama mine entails the permanent loss of approximately 0.6% of GDP in fiscal revenues and 7.5% of exports of goods and services.

Reuters | March 4, 2024 | 6:40 am

AI, 5.5G networks to take mines to new “smart” level

The sector has embarked on a quest to transform operations by integrating connectivity, automation and artificial intelligence.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 4, 2024 | 5:21 am

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