Latin America Top Stories

Waterton takes Hudbay Minerals to court

The Canadian miner's second-largest investor, Waterton Global Resource Management, has filed a lawsuit against the base metals producer in a bid to constrain its ability to solicit proxies.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 16, 2019 | 3:49 am

Iron ore shortage after Vale disaster hurting Brazil steelmakers — report

Vale's situation could force other steelmakers to halt production if…

Reuters | April 15, 2019 | 9:18 am

Lundin Mining grabs Brazilian mine from Yamana in $1B deal

The Chapada copper-gold mine, in the northwest Brazilian state of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2019 | 6:50 am

Newmont-Goldcorp $10B merger to close this week

Deal creates the world’s largest gold producer by market value,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2019 | 6:00 am

Rio Tinto injects another $302m into Resolution copper project in Arizona

Investment will go towards more drilling, orebody studies, infrastructure improvements…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2019 | 3:51 am

First gold pour at Aurizon mine, Brazil

Luna Gold has commenced production at its Aurizon Gold Mine in Maranhã State, Brazil. Vancouver-based Luna Gold Corp. produced 10,905 ounces in November […]

Andrew Topf | February 10, 2011 | 10:12 pm

Despite Mexico’s silver output growth, Peru still #1 in silver mining:Mining Ministry

Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines says Peru ranks third in global mining exploration investment, behind Canada and Australia.

Mineweb | February 10, 2011 | 8:19 pm

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

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