Latin America Top Stories

SQM partner Tianqi Lithium requests shareholders vote on Codelco tie-up

Tianqi also said not enough financial information has been given to determine the impact on SQM operations from the deal.

Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 6:58 am

Teck copper output shoots up on QB mine, profit disappoints

Canada’s largest diversified miner saw its copper production jump by…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 25, 2024 | 6:11 am

Lundin Gold free of debt with $330 million repayment to Newmont

Lundin is buying out the remaining stream credit facility and…

Staff Writer | April 25, 2024 | 6:08 am

India seeks overseas help for lithium processing to avoid relying on China

India's Ministry of Mines began discussions with Australia and the…

Reuters | April 25, 2024 | 4:40 am

Vale expects final agreement for Mariana dam reparations in first half of year

The collapse of the dam, which belonged to Samarco, a…

Reuters | April 24, 2024 | 5:11 pm

First Quantum faces rocky road as Panama protesters dig in

Investors wiped out about $6 billion, or 48%, from the company's market value this week.

Reuters | November 1, 2023 | 3:17 pm

Sigma Lithium in final stage of strategic review

Sigma had received multiple proposals for its lithium business earlier this year.

Staff Writer | November 1, 2023 | 9:06 am

Gold mining spreads mercury to tropical birds, study says

Birds living within 7 km of gold mining activity were found to have mercury concentrations over four times higher than those living at other sites.

Reuters | November 1, 2023 | 7:32 am

First Quantum shares down 50% as Panama Congress committee OKs referendum

Bill has cleared the first hurdle to becoming a law that allows national referendum on the contract covering Cobre Panama copper mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 1, 2023 | 6:11 am

Panama’s investor-friendly image at risk from anti-mining rage

First Quantum’s troubles are playing out in a country led by one of the most pro-business governments in the region.

Bloomberg News | October 31, 2023 | 1:06 pm

American Lithium shares surge on report that boosts Falchani resource six-fold

The new MRE contains 5.53 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent in the measured and indicated category.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2023 | 9:29 am

Vale and Ero Copper to jointly develop project in Brazil’s Pará state

The term contemplates Ero Copper earning a 60% interest in the Furnas project upon completion of exploration, engineering and development milestones.

Staff Writer | October 31, 2023 | 8:37 am

First Quantum shares extend slide, company says committed to rule of law

Electoral court stated that it cannot organize a referendum regarding the Panama copper mine, as requested by President Cortizo.

Reuters | October 31, 2023 | 7:42 am

Codelco says finance manager to take over as interim CFO

The head of its finance department, Olivar Hernandez Giugliano, would step up as interim CFO.

Reuters | October 30, 2023 | 4:01 pm

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