Latin America Top Stories

Workers at First Quantum’s shuttered Panama mine warn of threat to ‘invade’ site

The miners' union expressed concern about the construction workers' plans to force their way into the mine on Jan. 9.

Reuters | January 4, 2024 | 3:17 am

Chile’s copper production down 2.34% in November – Cochilco

Production was down 16% at Codelco, while it jumped 6.3%…

Reuters | January 3, 2024 | 1:48 pm

Top lithium miners eye partnership with Chilean government

Lithium miners and the government have been holding meetings to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2024 | 9:22 am

Orea Mining to delay 2023 financial statements filing

It said delays are a direct consequence of not obtaining…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2024 | 5:34 am

Condor Resources, Teck team up at Cobreorco copper-gold project in Peru

Teck has a first option to earn a 55% interest…

Staff Writer | January 2, 2024 | 11:08 am

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Smaller miners’ hunger for cash grows as copper prices fall, sparking M&A bets

Copper M&A more than doubled in 2022 to $14.24 billion from the previous year, according to an S&P Intelligence report.

Reuters | July 24, 2023 | 3:19 am

New draft decree proposes limiting issuance of mining titles in Colombia’s vulnerable ecosystems

Colombia’s government made public a draft decree aimed at setting new criteria for establishing temporary natural reserves within the context of mining and environmental regulations.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 23, 2023 | 11:15 am

Mexico hit by trade arbitration proceedings from Canadian, US firms

Canada's First Majestic Silver and Silver Bull Resources have filed cases against Mexico before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.

Reuters | July 23, 2023 | 8:32 am

CHARTS: Value of world’s 50 biggest mining companies slump $356bn from post-pandemic peak

MINING.COM’s ranking of world’s biggest miners welcomes the first Indonesian company to the top tier and Perth as the city hosting the greatest number on the list.

Frik Els | July 21, 2023 | 2:35 pm

NGEx Minerals more than doubles private placement, stock gains

The net proceeds will be predominantly used for its Lunahuasi exploration project in San Juan province, Argentina, and Los Helados project in Region III, Chile.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2023 | 8:42 am

Excellon Resources acquisition of La Negra falls through

Excellon's two board members have resigned after the mine seller unexpectedly sent it a notice terminating the transaction.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 21, 2023 | 4:03 am

At international deep sea mining meeting, debate moves behind closed doors

The ISA cut a livestream of its members negotiations and retreated behind closed doors in an attempt to resolve a dilemma the could determine the fate of the deep ocean.

Bloomberg News | July 20, 2023 | 11:55 pm

Ecuador, SolGold seal deal to launch nearly $5bn mining project

Construction of the Cascabel mine is seen starting in 2025, with operations kicking off in 2030.

Reuters | July 20, 2023 | 5:14 pm

Austral Gold begins commissioning of Chilean heap reprocessing project

Production is expected later this month, lasting until 2033.

Staff Writer | July 20, 2023 | 3:01 pm

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