Latin America Top Stories

Vale moves closer to deal for Onca Puma nickel mine to resume operations

Onca Puma, which has an estimated annual nominal capacity of 27,000 tonnes, had its operating licence suspended earlier this year.

Reuters | May 28, 2024 | 10:21 am

Chile to launch public consultation on tailings regulation

Chile will launch a public consultation to modify Supreme Decree…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 26, 2024 | 11:55 am

Aura buys two projects near Matupá gold property in Brazil

The new two projects are located within a 50 km…

Staff Writer | May 24, 2024 | 2:30 pm

Newmont reopens Argentina’s Cerro negro gold mine

The gold mine, located in the southern Argentinian province of…

Staff Writer | May 24, 2024 | 5:33 am

Ranked: The world’s largest lithium producers in 2023

Australia, Chile, and China—accounted for 88% of lithium production last year.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | May 23, 2024 | 11:26 am

Lithium Chile awarded huge concession in Argentina’s Arizaro Salar

An environmental impact study will be filed for an exploration program to be completed on Block IV during the year.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 9:11 am

Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study

Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are still the top sources of mercury in the global ocean.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 5:05 am

Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation

A series of disappointments for the mining industry comes against the backdrop of weak commodity prices — although gold has been an exception.

Bloomberg News | January 7, 2024 | 11:38 am

Brazilian government, miners join forces to improve security in gold mining areas

A new protocol aims to avoid cargo theft by organized crime.

Staff Writer | January 7, 2024 | 8:00 am

Lithium lowdown: Q4 2023 roundup and analysis

A critical review of current developments in the global lithium industry and key takeaways by Chris Williams, Analyst at Adamas Intelligence.

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 5, 2024 | 1:48 pm

First Quantum calls on Panama to prevent violence at closed mine

The Suntracs construction union — which played a leading role in protests that led to the mine’s closure late last year — is planning a march at the mine site.

Bloomberg News | January 5, 2024 | 11:10 am

Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth

In a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and cobalt mining markets and new technology could do the same to lithium.

Frik Els | January 5, 2024 | 9:48 am

Cordoba rises on $40 million for Colombian copper project

The latest installment from JCHX bolsters Cordoba’s financial standing as it seeks to reorganize its debt.

Henry Lazenby | January 4, 2024 | 2:42 pm

Buenaventura sees Antofagasta as ally in copper growth plans

While the Lima-based company is known mainly for its precious metal mines, it also owns 20% of the giant Cerro Verde copper mine operated by Freeport-McMoRan.

Bloomberg News | January 4, 2024 | 12:43 pm

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