Latin America Top Stories

Vale’s board advised to consider outside candidates in search for next CEO

The recommendation was part of a report submitted Friday to Vale’s board, which has been weighing whether to renew Bartolomeo’s term as CEO or start a worldwide recruitment process.

Bloomberg News | February 2, 2024 | 4:02 pm

Grupo Mexico profit down 19% on sliding metal prices

The firm produced 264,251 metric tons of copper over the…

Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 7:32 am

Hedge funds ramp up copper bets as supply shocks reverberate

Funds including Tribeca Investment Partners, Terra Capital and Anaconda Invest…

Bloomberg News | February 1, 2024 | 8:04 am

Brazil’s mining industry exports grew by 9.5% in 2023 – Ibram

The industry group said iron ore accounted for more than…

Reuters | January 31, 2024 | 11:31 am

Activists, Hollywood take down top 50 mining company

The ranks of the most valuable mining companies in the…

Frik Els | January 31, 2024 | 8:31 am

Operations at Zijin Colombia mine partially halted after attacks

The mine, a top producer of gold in the Andean country, has suffered two attacks over the last two weeks.

Reuters | June 2, 2023 | 12:50 pm

Filo Mining upsizes private placement, shares rise

The company has decided to increase the placement from C$100 million to C$130 million due to strong demand.

Staff Writer | June 2, 2023 | 9:15 am

Peru bullish about copper no. 2 spot as Congo closes gap

Mining mininster expects mines worth some $6 billion to come online over the next two years.

Reuters | June 2, 2023 | 7:44 am

Copper output dips in Chile for potential boost to demand-hit market

Production in Chile fell more than 5% in April from the prior month and output was down 1% from a year ago.

Bloomberg News | June 1, 2023 | 2:03 pm

The world has a new no. 2 copper exporter

Congo has been making huge strides thanks largely to the high-grade ore now being tapped by Ivanhoe Mines.

Bloomberg News | June 1, 2023 | 11:39 am

Colombia coal production may grow 10.7% in 2023, industry group says

Colombia's coal production could hit 71.9 million tonnes this year, driven by favorable weather conditions in mining regions.

Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 11:12 am

G Mining Ventures de-risks Tocantinzinho gold project with energy deal

The open pit project in northern Para state Brazil is on track for commercial production in the second half of 2024.

Staff Writer | June 1, 2023 | 10:27 am

Lundin backs Filo del Sol project in Argentina by joining $75m placement

The Lundin Family Trusts will subscribe for up to C$70 million of the shares, and the BHP Group will subscribe for up to C$30 million.

Staff Writer | June 1, 2023 | 8:55 am

Newmont to invest $540 million in Cerro Negro mine in Argentina

Last year, Cerro Negro generated more than $500 million in exports.

Bloomberg News | June 1, 2023 | 8:12 am

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