Latin America Top Stories

Vale moves closer to deal for Onca Puma nickel mine to resume operations

Onca Puma, which has an estimated annual nominal capacity of 27,000 tonnes, had its operating licence suspended earlier this year.

Reuters | May 28, 2024 | 10:21 am

Chile to launch public consultation on tailings regulation

Chile will launch a public consultation to modify Supreme Decree…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 26, 2024 | 11:55 am

Aura buys two projects near Matupá gold property in Brazil

The new two projects are located within a 50 km…

Staff Writer | May 24, 2024 | 2:30 pm

Newmont reopens Argentina’s Cerro negro gold mine

The gold mine, located in the southern Argentinian province of…

Staff Writer | May 24, 2024 | 5:33 am

Ranked: The world’s largest lithium producers in 2023

Australia, Chile, and China—accounted for 88% of lithium production last year.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | May 23, 2024 | 11:26 am

Peru simplifies procedures for approval of environmental studies, water use permits

A supreme decree orders the simplification of environmental certification procedures and water use permits required for mining exploration.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 3, 2023 | 1:04 pm

First Quantum asks government for clarity on future of Cobre Panama’s workers

The Canadian miner issued a communiqué informing employees that it is uncertain how many people will be able to continue working at the operation.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 3, 2023 | 11:58 am

Nine dead in Peru’s Poderosa mine after armed men raid

Peru’s national police took control of the mine, seized weapons, and detained seven suspects of the deadly attack.

Bloomberg News | December 3, 2023 | 10:20 am

Long-term sustainability uncertain if Panama operations end, says First Quantum CEO

The company has notified buyers it will not be able to meet agreements due to force majeure.

Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 4:48 pm

Founders Metals’ high-grade hits hint at Guiana Shield bounty for Antino project in Suriname

The junior miner is closing off the year with drill results as high as 13 metres at 14.03 g/t gold.

Blair McBride | December 1, 2023 | 11:19 am

Peru mining output grows 3.14% in October, slowest in 8 months

Copper production was up 2.1% from the same month a year ago, while gold and zinc jumped 10.0% and 10.4% respectively.

Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 10:20 am

Vale Base Metals in search of new CEO

Deshnee Naidoo will step down from her position as CEO effective March 31.

Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 9:37 am

Shares of Anglo American and Antofagasta rally after UBS upgrade

Anglo American shares surged 7.8% in London after UBS upgraded its rating from neutral to buy.

Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 9:17 am

Copper price climbs to three-month high on Panama mine risk, shortfall

The metal rose as much as 1.2% on Friday, tracking a rally in European and Chinese stock markets.

Bloomberg News | December 1, 2023 | 8:40 am

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