Latin America Top Stories

Court decision to uphold mining ban in Colombian town impacts AngloGold project

In 2017, a popular referendum in Ibagué resulted in a ban against developments such as AngloGold Ashanti’s La Colosa gold project.

Staff Writer | April 28, 2024 | 8:46 am

Antofagasta fined for breaking water extraction rules in drought-ridden Chilean region

Chile’s General Water Directorate fined Antofagasta Minerals’ Minera Los Pelambres…

Staff Writer | April 27, 2024 | 5:51 pm

BHP considering improved proposal for Anglo American after bid rejected

BHP Group is considering making an improved offer for Anglo American…

Reuters | April 27, 2024 | 1:43 pm

Southern Copper’s output seen above 1 million tonnes in 2027

The company also edged up its forecasts for this year, predicting…

Reuters | April 26, 2024 | 3:09 pm

Brazil iron ore exports seen surging in 2024 if rivers stay high

Miners have told Navios South American Logistics they could ship…

Bloomberg News | April 26, 2024 | 10:17 am

China’s copper buyers flex muscles in Codelco contract negotiations

Russian copper exports to China and expectations of surpluses have emboldened Chinese buyers to try and dictate how much they will pay Codelco for the industrial metal next year.

Reuters | October 11, 2023 | 1:58 pm

Miners seek partners for copper assets as M&A heats up

A flurry of copper mining deals are being lined up for the next six to 12 months, industry sources told Reuters.

Reuters | October 11, 2023 | 11:56 am

Stellantis, Rio Tinto raise bets on Argentina copper mining

The fresh funds may give McEwen Copper more breathing space before going public.

Bloomberg News | October 11, 2023 | 10:14 am

Codelco said to near buyout of Australia’s Lithium Power

Codelco is nearing a deal to acquire Lithium Power International.

Bloomberg News | October 11, 2023 | 7:57 am

Billionaire Paolo Rocca has a plan B if Alpha Lithium bid fails

Tecpetrol SA is giving shareholders in Alpha Lithium until Oct. 20 to accept a “best and final offer” that’s worth $210 million to $230 million.

Bloomberg News | October 10, 2023 | 1:51 pm

China’s top copper buyers expect a 36% cut in Codelco premium

China's largest copper buyers expect to pay a premium of around $90 per metric ton next year.

Reuters | October 10, 2023 | 10:01 am

G2 Goldfields shares gain on high-grade find at Oko project in Guyana

One hole cut 11 metres grading 37.9 grams gold per tonne from 148 metres downhole.

Staff Writer | October 10, 2023 | 8:53 am

Vale weighs base metals IPO in three to four years

Vale is not seeking new partners for its Base Metals unit following a recent equity sale, CEO said.

Staff Writer | October 10, 2023 | 8:07 am

Codelco probes cause of fire at mine, no injuries reported

The world's largest copper producer said the blaze occurred Sunday in the aging mine's concentrator plant, where work is underway to extend the productive life of the mine by decades.

Reuters | October 9, 2023 | 1:23 pm

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