Latin America Top Stories

Disputed Sigma Lithium land has ‘probable’ reserves, study shows

The mineral rights for the land have been caught up in a legal dispute between Sigma CEO Ana Cabral and her ex-husband Calvyn Gardner, a former co-CEO.

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:54 am

Antofagasta lowers copper treatment fees for some Chinese smelters

The miner has agreed a sharp reduction to copper treatment…

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:22 am

Vale expects to regain Onca Puma and Sossego copper mine licences

Both licenses are expected to be reinstated within 48 hours.

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:17 am

AngloGold boosts investment in Brazil as it mulls Corrego’s fate

While it is investing $198m in the country this year,…

Staff Writer | June 27, 2024 | 7:15 am

SQM plans to choose lithium extraction technology by next year

The use of DLE technologies is a core part of…

Reuters | June 26, 2024 | 4:50 pm

Brazil prosecutors seek annulment of contract for Belo Sun gold mine

The controversial mining project is located in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, near the Xingu river.

Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 4:31 pm

Codelco’s 2023 production declines, but recovery seen this year

Production at Codelco's mines is seen ticking up to 1.353 million tons in 2024, CEO Ruben Alvarado told Reuters.

Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 10:56 am

South Star receives environmental permits for Brazil graphite mine expansion

Once complete, Santa Cruz will be the first new graphite mine in the Americas since 1996.

Staff Writer | February 6, 2024 | 8:55 am

Codelco sees Chuquicamata underground mine at capacity by 2030

The miner expects to reach processing capacity of 140,000 metric tons a day by 2030.

Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 8:07 am

Adionics’ direct lithium extraction testing at SQM’s Atacama salar shows high recovery rates

Company said its direct lithium extraction technology has reached full industry readiness.

Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 4:58 pm

Board to decide Vale’s presidency this week

Potential candidates for the position include former Vale president Murilo Ferreira.

Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 9:09 am

Chile battles forest fires in deadliest disaster in 14 years

Anglo American said copper transport from Los Bronces mines has been unaffected.

Bloomberg News | February 4, 2024 | 11:19 am

Argentinian, German officials meet to discuss critical minerals

An Argentinian delegation travelled to Germany to promote the country’s critical mineral resources.

Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 7:06 am

Peruvian government unveils platform to expedite exploration permits

Officials from the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines met with representatives from the largest mining companies to showcase the Digital Information Single Window platform.

Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 5:45 am

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