Latin America Top Stories

Barrick to spend $136 million on failed Pascua-Lama project

According to the EIA submitted to Chilean regulators, Barrick wants to adapt the closure plan to restore surface and underground water flows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2024 | 7:24 am

Sigma Lithium project in Brazil just got 27% bigger

Grota de Cirilo is now the world’s fourth-largest operating industrial…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2024 | 4:47 am

Lithium market transition comes with delays, layoffs and M&As — WoodMac

Consultancy Wood Mackenzie says the market is moving towards maturity…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 31, 2024 | 3:45 am

Lumina Gold kicks off feasibility study for Ecuador project

Feasibility study for the Cangrejos gold-copper project, in southwest Ecuador,…

Staff Writer | January 30, 2024 | 10:35 am

Rob McEwen seeks $100 million for Argentina copper mine as Milei boosts prospects

The idea is to secure fresh funds within six months…

Bloomberg News | January 30, 2024 | 10:19 am

Samarco reaches deal with certain creditors over debt restructuring framework

Vale said Samarco should emerge from the recovery process with a "lean capital structure".

Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 8:09 am

Tsingshan says Argentina lithium plan with Eramet to total $1.7 billion

China's top nickel producer urged the Argentinian government to introduce more policies and measures related to investment.

Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 7:26 am

Appian, Dectronic to jointly build 20 solar plants in Brazil

The solar power plants will initially be located in the mining-rich state of Minas Gerais, which has ideal conditions and fiscal incentives.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2023 | 3:44 am

Argentina says Chinese miner latest to bet big on lithium riches

Tibet Summit Resources plans to develop a pair of lithium projects in northwest Argentina.

Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 12:52 pm

Zijin urges Colombia to protect gold mine after attack

One worker was shot Monday, and on Tuesday vehicles were incinerated, prompting an evacuation of the Buritica mine.

Bloomberg News | May 31, 2023 | 10:19 am

Codelco shuts Ventanas smelter in move towards sustainable mining

Environmentalists have called Quintero and its surroundings a "sacrifice zone" for repeated pollution incidents.

Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 9:46 am

Glencore plans $1.5 billion investment to expand Antapaccay copper mine in Peru

Miner is pushing forward the "Coroccohuayco" project to extend the mine's lifespan by decades.

Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 8:18 am

Chile wants to start lithium negotiations with Albemarle soon

Chile's government launched a plan in April to gain a majority stake in new lithium projects considered strategic, as well as in the current operations in the Atacama.

Reuters | May 30, 2023 | 1:00 pm

Peru seen losing title of no. 2 copper producer soon to Congo

While Peru has 18 mining projects in its pipeline, only one of those may be developed in the short term.

Bloomberg News | May 30, 2023 | 12:47 pm

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