Latin America Top Stories

Mako Mining expands into South America with deal to acquire Goldsource

This acquisition, says Mako, creates a "clear path to over 100,000 ounces per year of gold production."

Staff Writer | March 26, 2024 | 6:34 am

Macron looks to regulate illegal gold mining in French Guiana

Emmanuel Macron said France was considering drafting a plan within three months…

Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 5:18 pm

Vale to negotiate financing with US government for iron ore briquette plant

Vale said it will negotiate an award for up to…

Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 4:47 pm

SQM spars with China partner over Codelco deal

Tianqi acquired a near-quarter share of SQM in 2018 for…

Reuters | March 25, 2024 | 3:32 pm

Nexa Resources eyes expansion in Peru

It's the second application for a concession Nexa has submitted…

Staff Writer | March 25, 2024 | 8:53 am

Peru slashes growth outlook amid falling copper investment

Though metals mining and production is expected to grow 7.0% this year, private investment - largely in mining - is expected to drop 4.5% this year.

Reuters | August 29, 2023 | 9:50 am

Dundee Precious receives court decision that reaffirms its Ecuador mining concession

For years, the Loma Larga project has faced strong opposition from local indigenous groups and communities.

Staff Writer | August 29, 2023 | 9:41 am

Rio Tinto-First Quantum JV to develop massive copper project in Peru

La Granja is described by the new partners as one of the world’s largest undeveloped deposits of the coveted metal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 29, 2023 | 3:50 am

Codelco to cut jobs at head office – statement

This follows another job cut announcement 10 days earlier, when Codelco said it would trim 10% of staff.

Reuters | August 28, 2023 | 2:06 pm

Top copper-producing nation Chile sees mining costs jump 29%

Inflationary pressure is coming from lower ore quality, which means more rock has to be crushed to extract the same amount of metal.

Bloomberg News | August 28, 2023 | 10:53 am

Chile launches probe into deadly mining accidents at Anglo American, Minera ACF

Deaths occurred at Anglo American's Los Bronces mine and at Minera ACF, which produces iodine and nitrate in the Tarapaca region.

Reuters | August 28, 2023 | 7:27 am

Two workers killed at Anglo American’s Los Bronces mine in Chile

An accident still under investigation caused the death of two workers at Anglo American’s Los Bronces mine in Chile’s Metropolitan Region.

Staff Writer | August 27, 2023 | 12:08 pm

Mining boom across the tropics degrading river systems

Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries.

Staff Writer | August 27, 2023 | 10:23 am

AngloGold idles Córrego do Sítio mine in Brazil, appoints new COO

Richard Jordinson will replace Marcelo Godoy, who since July has been the interim COO following the retirement of Ludwig Eybers.

Staff Writer | August 25, 2023 | 8:22 am

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