Latin America Top Stories

Brazil mining authority halts two Vale complexes

The decision was made in light of a possible failure of five dams at both complexes, which are located in Minas Gerais, the same state where the Feijão mine dam collapsed last month.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2019 | 6:09 am

Lundin Gold to step up exploration in Ecuador after securing $30m in financing

A syndicate of underwriters, co-led by GMP Securities and BMO…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2019 | 2:08 am

Albemarle bullish on lithium outlook after 4th quarter profit

The world's largest lithium producer "sees nothing that could slow…

Reuters | February 20, 2019 | 3:04 pm

Can blockchain help drive miners’ bottom line?

“Mining is the slowest industry to adapt to new technology.”

Amanda Stutt | February 20, 2019 | 11:08 am

Barrick still committed to Chile, despite Pascua-Lama setback

Chief executive officer Mark Bristow, who is in the South…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 20, 2019 | 10:56 am

Colombian coal miners accept deal, avoid Cerrejon strike

Colombia coal producer Cerrejon's management and union miners are expected to sign a pay deal on Tuesday.

Mineweb | February 7, 2011 | 5:53 am

Fronteer Gold acquired by Newmont Mining in a $2.3 billion deal

On Thursday, Fronteer Gold announced that all its outstanding shares will be acquired by Newmont Mining. Size of the deal is $2.3 […]

Michael Allan McCrae | February 3, 2011 | 4:59 pm

Gold juniors, analysts agree – it’s time for Colombia to glitter

After years of political and social unheaval, Colombia is being seen once again as a mecca for junior miners looking for elephants […]

Mineweb | February 2, 2011 | 5:10 pm

Production up and costs down at New Gold

New Gold was up 2.20 percent on the TSE on Wednesday morning after announcing record production and lower cash costs. The mid-sized […]

Michael Allan McCrae | February 2, 2011 | 4:27 pm

Colombia calls for mine safety review

Colombia’s president called for a safety review of the country’s mines on Thursday, following Wednesday’s explosion that killed 21 miners at an […]

Mineweb | January 28, 2011 | 7:55 pm

Blast Traps at Least 30 in Colombian Coal Mine

At least 30 miners were trapped by an explosion in a coal mine in northeastern Colombia, the mayor of the town of […]

MINING.com Editor | January 27, 2011 | 1:18 am

Collahuasi says port repair to take 3 months

Chile’s Collahuasi copper mine said on Tuesday repairs to a damaged shiploader at its Patache port would take around three months, as […]

MINING.com Editor | January 20, 2011 | 5:25 pm

Alamos Gold’s Mulatos mine in Mexico posts 5% Q4 production fall

With Q4 production of 45,800 ounces at its Mulatos mine brought annual gold production down well below expectations expressed earlier in the year. CEO says year was ‘challenging' for Mulatos.

Mineweb | January 17, 2011 | 3:45 pm

Chile’s Codelco to invest $16bn 2011-2015

Chile’s state copper giant Codelco will invest over $16-billion between 2011-2015 and expects copper prices to remain strong in the long-term, the […]

MINING.com Editor | January 13, 2011 | 7:13 pm

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