Latin America Top Stories

Chile’s mining sector needs 34,000 new professionals by 2032 – report

Demand for human capital will increase by more than a third over the next nine years, compared to the figures in CCM-Eleva Alliance's previous report.

Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 5:00 am

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

The recommendation was part of a report submitted Friday to…

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

Venezuela deploys 5,000 soldiers in national parks to deal with illegal gold mining, drug trafficking

The Venezuelan and Colombian armed forces say they are working together to combat illegal gold mining and drug trafficking in protected areas.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 7, 2023 | 11:50 am

Gold mine fire in Peru kills 27

This is Peru's single deadliest mining accident in more than two decades.

Reuters | May 7, 2023 | 10:36 am

Bolivian senate approves general terms of bill to monetize gold

The new legislation will allow the Andean nation’s central bank to undertake operations with its gold reserves in international markets.

Bloomberg News | May 5, 2023 | 9:30 am

Chile will resume tax reform talks after election, Marcel says

There will also be discussions on other bills regarding the minimum wage and the mining royalty.

Bloomberg News | May 5, 2023 | 7:48 am

Cutifani eyes IPO for Vale’s base metals business

The incoming chair of Vale's newly created base metals business said he wants to focus on margins and marketing.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 9:11 am

Albemarle open to renegotiating Chile lithium contract early

Chile and Albemarle could cement their dominant role in the global lithium and EV industries if they can get one or more DLE technology to succeed.

Reuters | May 4, 2023 | 9:02 am

Cochilco raises 2023 copper price forecast to $3.90/pound

According to Cochilco, the world market for refined copper will have a deficit this year of 67,000 tonnes.

Reuters | May 4, 2023 | 7:56 am

Nevada regains position as most attractive mining jurisdiction

The Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining Companies places Western Australia second, and the Canadian province of Saskatchewan third.

Staff Writer | May 4, 2023 | 6:33 am

Rio Tinto wants lithium assets, but not at current prices

Speaking after Rio’s annual general meeting, CEO Jakob Stausholm said he didn’t want to pay a high premium for lithium assets.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2023 | 4:43 am

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