Latin America Top Stories

Ancient island submerged off Brazilian coast was (and may still be) mineral-rich

The Rio Grande Rise was a giant island that has been intensely studied in recent years because of its economic potential.

Staff Writer | February 8, 2024 | 6:13 am

Nexa Resources halts Peru zinc mine due to blockade

Nexa said the obstruction of the road to access the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 8, 2024 | 5:59 am

SQM launches third round of accelerator program

The top 10 solutions will receive a $25,000 each, become…

Staff Writer | February 8, 2024 | 3:33 am

Cybertruck: Musk needs mines

Frik Els | February 7, 2024 | 9:19 am

Brazil prosecutors seek annulment of contract for Belo Sun gold mine

The controversial mining project is located in Brazil's Amazon rainforest,…

Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 4:31 pm

Lake Resources releases updated resource estimate for Kachi lithium project in Argentina

Measured and Indicated resources have increased from 2.19 to 2.93 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent.

Staff Writer | June 15, 2023 | 1:06 pm

Fura Gems to invest more than $200m in Colombia mine over five years

The company is holding its fourth auction of uncut emeralds from its Coscuez mine in central Boyaca province this week.

Reuters | June 14, 2023 | 11:13 am

Codelco CEO leaves as copper giant faces lithium role, output slump

Codelco’s production has dropped more than 11% to a 25-year low in 2023, despite investing about $3.5bn a year to revamp its aging mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 14, 2023 | 8:23 am

Striking Newmont miners have funds to extend Mexico stoppage

About 2,000 unionized workers at the Peñasquito mine downed tools to push for clarification over profit-sharing terms.

Bloomberg News | June 14, 2023 | 8:22 am

Hudbay Minerals, Copper Mountain shareholders approve merger

Combined company will become Canada’s third largest copper miner, with an estimated 2023 production of 53,000 tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 14, 2023 | 6:08 am

EU, Argentina sign raw materials MOU with lithium in focus

The MoU comes as the EU and South America's Mercosur bloc push towards finalizing a trade deal.

Reuters | June 13, 2023 | 12:54 pm

Lithium Americas produces first carbonate at Caucharí-Olaroz

The output quality was lower than battery-standard lithium carbonate, but is part of the Argentinean mine commissioning process.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2023 | 3:45 am

Visualizing the world’s largest lithium producers

The global lithium-ion battery market was valued at $52 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $194 billion in 2030.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | June 12, 2023 | 11:29 am

Chilean companies expected to moderate growth plans, Fitch says

The administration of President Gabriel Boric recently pushed through increases in mining taxes and the minimum wage as well as a reduction in the workweek.

Bloomberg News | June 12, 2023 | 8:37 am

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