Latin America Top Stories

Collective’s Apollo porphyry drill program at Guayabales hits high grade

Collective says the team has extended the dimensions of the Apollo system's high-grade brecciated porphyry zone, indicating a more extensive mineralized footprint.

Henry Lazenby | November 23, 2023 | 4:06 pm

First Quantum suspends copper production in Panama amid blockade

The future of Cobre Panama faces uncertainty after widespread protests…

Bloomberg News | November 23, 2023 | 10:13 am

Lake Resources expands Kachi lithium resource ahead of definitive study

The Kachi project ranks among the world’s top 10 brine…

Staff Writer | November 23, 2023 | 9:29 am

Column: Copper supply rethink as smelter treatment charges fall

The prospect of too many smelters chasing a finite amount…

Reuters | November 23, 2023 | 9:01 am

Vale expands production capacity at Salobo copper mine

The $1.1 billion expansion plan is set to increase the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 23, 2023 | 8:53 am

Chamber of Mines of Argentinian province advocates against nationalization of lithium resources

Salta’s Chamber of Mines wants Argentina to move away from proposals regarding the nationalization of its lithium resources.

Staff Writer | May 7, 2023 | 12:53 pm

Venezuela deploys 5,000 soldiers in national parks to deal with illegal gold mining, drug trafficking

The Venezuelan and Colombian armed forces say they are working together to combat illegal gold mining and drug trafficking in protected areas.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 7, 2023 | 11:50 am

Gold mine fire in Peru kills 27

This is Peru's single deadliest mining accident in more than two decades.

Reuters | May 7, 2023 | 10:36 am

Bolivian senate approves general terms of bill to monetize gold

The new legislation will allow the Andean nation’s central bank to undertake operations with its gold reserves in international markets.

Bloomberg News | May 5, 2023 | 9:30 am

Chile will resume tax reform talks after election, Marcel says

There will also be discussions on other bills regarding the minimum wage and the mining royalty.

Bloomberg News | May 5, 2023 | 7:48 am

Cutifani eyes IPO for Vale’s base metals business

The incoming chair of Vale's newly created base metals business said he wants to focus on margins and marketing.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 9:11 am

Albemarle open to renegotiating Chile lithium contract early

Chile and Albemarle could cement their dominant role in the global lithium and EV industries if they can get one or more DLE technology to succeed.

Reuters | May 4, 2023 | 9:02 am

Cochilco raises 2023 copper price forecast to $3.90/pound

According to Cochilco, the world market for refined copper will have a deficit this year of 67,000 tonnes.

Reuters | May 4, 2023 | 7:56 am

Nevada regains position as most attractive mining jurisdiction

The Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining Companies places Western Australia second, and the Canadian province of Saskatchewan third.

Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 6:33 am

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