Latin America Top Stories

BHP needs to bid about $41 a share for Anglo, JPMorgan says

Anglo American has turned down BHP’s bids twice since April 25, stating the offers continue to considerably undervalue the company.

Reuters | May 17, 2024 | 4:03 am

Zijin Mining to produce 50% more copper by 2028

China's top copper producer plans to increase output of the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 17, 2024 | 3:56 am

Cochilco raises 2024, 2025 copper price estimates

The commission sees average copper prices this year at $4.30…

Reuters | May 16, 2024 | 11:35 am

Chile to seek bidders for preferential pricing on lithium by July

The Andean nation is the world's second-largest lithium producer.

Reuters | May 16, 2024 | 9:03 am

Anglo American freezes hiring amid global shake-up

Anglo's decision affects recruitment of non-site-based permanent employees and contractors,…

Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 5:08 am

ARIS Mining: The $350 million gold producer poised for a $300 million annual windfall

Neil Woodyer’s transformation from shy schoolboy to gold magnate and lessons from five decades of mining sector experience.

Tommy Humphreys | November 21, 2023 | 4:01 am

Chile discusses IRA benefits with US to lure lithium investments

Authorities from Chile have held discussions with President Joe Biden himself as well as US Treasury Department and trade officials.

Bloomberg News | November 20, 2023 | 10:46 am

Union set to strike at Peru’s Las Bambas copper mine next week

The workers union said the strike would last 48 hours with the union demanding a better distribution of profits for workers.

Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 7:57 am

Franco-Nevada cuts guidance on Cobre Panama mine woes

The Canadian firm has a streaming deal with First Quantum’s local unit Minera Panama covering the giant Cobre Panama copper mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2023 | 7:17 am

First Quantum to halt Panama mine if blockade goes on

The Canadian miner said that without shipments arriving at Cobre Panama copper mine’s port, it will run out of supplies this week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2023 | 3:26 am

Illegal mining causing high mercury levels in Colombia’s Cali River

The Attorney General's Office of Colombia issued a communiqué alerting about high levels of mercury and lead in the Cali River.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 19, 2023 | 12:13 pm

Leonardo DiCaprio backs Panamanians’ protests against First Quantum’s operation

Hollywood actor has joined the demands of Panamanian activists asking for the shutdown of First Quantum Mineral’s Cobre Panamá copper mine.

Staff Writer | November 19, 2023 | 10:54 am

Antofagasta agrees lower 2024 copper charges with Chinese smelter

Antofagasta agreed to treatment and refining charges of $80 a tonne and 8 cents per pound with Chinese smelter Jinchuan Group.

Reuters | November 18, 2023 | 12:31 pm

Lower silver output in Peru, Mexico to drag down global production

Global mined silver production will fall 2% to 820 million ounces this year due to lower output from operations in the two countries.

Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 6:52 am

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