Latin America Top Stories

Superdeep diamonds reveal how Gondwana grew from below

Superdeep diamonds likely migrated to the surface together with different parts of the former supercontinent Gondwana following violent volcanic eruptions.

Staff Writer | October 20, 2023 | 5:26 am

Vale taps former investor relations head as CEO of Bionow

Vale subsidiary Bionow, which has been formed to produce biocarbon,…

Bloomberg News | October 19, 2023 | 3:23 pm

Indonesian copper-gold company storms ranking of world’s 50 most valuable mining stocks

Amid a wider slump, MINING.COM’s ranking was lit up by…

Frik Els | October 19, 2023 | 2:54 pm

RMI and Copper Mark release Risk Readiness Assessment criteria

RRA consists of 33 criteria covering ESG risks, and defines…

Staff Writer | October 19, 2023 | 11:58 am

Ero Copper’s Tucumã project on schedule for H2 2024 production

The company is now focused on executing the first phase…

Staff Writer | October 19, 2023 | 9:45 am

Vale approves new board nominations

Among the new nominations are former Espirito Santo Governor Paulo Hartung and the new head of Banco do Brasil's Previ pension fund, Joao Luiz Fukunaga.

Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 8:16 am

Peru mining firms’ logistics at risk from extended protests, analyst says

Fitch Ratings warned of possible lack of supplies and issues transporting ore to ports.

Reuters | March 9, 2023 | 1:46 pm

Lithium Chile confirms buyer interest in its assets following stock halt

The South America-focused lithium miner has three active projects.

Staff Writer | March 9, 2023 | 9:13 am

Panama and First Quantum agree on details for copper mine contract

The new contract guarantees a minimum annual income of $375 million to the Central American government.

Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 7:29 am

“Lithium OPEC” in South America could drive away investment, says Sigma Lithium CEO

Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Brazil would cooperate to expand their processing capacity, open battery plants and make EVs locally.

Bruno Venditti | March 7, 2023 | 10:24 am

Peru to unleash stranded copper with roadblocks largely cleared

Peru expects shipments of commodities will begin to normalize within days as the nation’s worst street protests in decades ease.

Bloomberg News | March 7, 2023 | 9:28 am

Argentina moves to stop wetlands bill from foiling lithium boom

The country has been working on legislation to protect its wetlands amid sprawling fires often blamed on farmers.

Bloomberg News | March 7, 2023 | 9:20 am

Major copper producers unveil plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050

The International Copper Association's (ICA) roadmap has set a target for members to cut emissions by 30% to 40% by 2030.

Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 9:08 am

Fresnillo halves dividend as inflation hits profit

The world’s top silver producer and Mexico’s largest gold miner declared a dividend of 13.3 cents per share, down 51% from a year prior.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2023 | 5:59 am

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