Latin America Top Stories

CleanTech Lithium CEO steps down on shares-backed personal loan

Aldo Boitano’s resignation follows his suspension for failing to disclose a personal loan that used his holding in the company as collateral.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 12, 2024 | 5:45 am

Copper price rally continues with surge to highest in 22 months

Futures on the London Metal Exchange have risen more than…

Bloomberg News | April 12, 2024 | 3:05 am

Protesters agree to lift blockade near Las Bambas copper mine

Owner China's MMG faces a fresh protest by local communities…

Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 5:09 pm

Chile’s copper output up 9.8% in February, Codelco production dips

Copper production from the Escondida miner rose 34% to 97,500…

Reuters | April 11, 2024 | 10:17 am

G Mining’s Brazil gold mine construction near complete, on track for production in H2

Over a mine life of 10.5 years, Tocantinzinho is expected…

Staff Writer | April 11, 2024 | 6:32 am

Nexa to pump $200 million towards upgrading Pasco mining complex in Peru

The initiative consists of building a tunnel that will connect Atacocha and Porvenir mines.

Staff Writer | September 28, 2023 | 2:25 pm

American Lithium bets it can open mine in Peru by 2027

The Falchani project would bring an $880 million investment to one of Peru’s poorest regions.

Bloomberg News | September 28, 2023 | 1:34 pm

Capstone awarded Copper Mark for operations in Chile

Winners of the award demonstrate best practice in responsible production and contribute to the UN sustainable development goals.

Staff Writer | September 28, 2023 | 11:33 am

Petrobras, Vale to seek opportunities for joint investment in renewables

The companies have signed an MOU to study potential joint investment opportunities in renewable energy.

Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 9:07 am

Peru grapples with red tape that’s burying giant copper projects

Frustrations with bureaucracy that can take years to navigate were expressed at an event held in Arequipa.

Bloomberg News | September 28, 2023 | 7:07 am

Top emitters underreport coal, oil & gas methane emissions – study

The US, Russia, Venezuela and Turkmenistan are in the spotlight for underreporting their methane emissions.

Staff Writer | September 28, 2023 | 6:06 am

Codelco in talks with Australia’s Lithium Power

The Chilean copper giant is undertaking due diligence on Lithium Power, which owns the country's largest permitted brine project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2023 | 5:41 am

Stellantis invests $90 million in Argentina lithium explorer for 20% stake

Argentina Lithium & Energy holds the Rincon West, Antofalla North, Pocitos and Incahusi brine projects.

Staff Writer | September 27, 2023 | 1:56 pm

IsoEnergy takes over Consolidated Uranium for top-tier spot in Saskatchewan, Utah

The agreement values the new IsoEnergy at C$903.5 million.

Colin McClelland | September 27, 2023 | 11:50 am

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