Latin America Top Stories

BHP and Vale reach agreement over Mariana dam collapse proceedings in the UK

The miners will equally share the cost of any damages related to proceedings in Britain over the 2015 disaster.

Staff Writer | July 12, 2024 | 7:57 am

Chilean lithium to be eligible for US tax break

The IRA requires a certain percentage of the critical metals…

Reuters | July 11, 2024 | 2:38 pm

Global lithium sector eyes Argentina’s salt flats on tech test run

Eramet is being closely watched by competitors from the US…

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 7:25 am

Codelco’s copper output edges up in May

Codelco produced 111,700 metric tons of copper in May, up…

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 7:19 am

Nexa Resources in talks to sell Peru copper project

The Latin America-focused miner has confirmed ongoing negotiations linked to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2024 | 4:02 am

G Mining pours first gold at Tocantinzinho project in Brazil

G Mining anticipates commercial production to commence in the second half of 2024.

Staff Writer | July 9, 2024 | 8:50 am

Consultancy recommends Vale 15 candidates for CEO position

Among those suggested for Vale's top job are the heads of big Brazilian firms, local newspaper O Globo said.

Reuters | July 9, 2024 | 8:43 am

Chile to analyze 81 private lithium proposals, eyeing four projects by 2026

Chile in April called for proposals in more than two dozen salt flats that contain the battery metal.

Reuters | July 9, 2024 | 8:29 am

Tsingshan’s lithium brine lake project in Argentina starts production

The project is a joint venture between Tsingshan and French miner Eramet in Salta Province.

Reuters | July 9, 2024 | 6:42 am

Codelco eyes 10% stake in Teck’s Quebrada Blanca copper mine

Codelco values the interest in Quebrada Blanca, currently held by Chilean state mining firm Enami, at about $500 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 9, 2024 | 5:47 am

Chilean Cobalt enters offtake deal, partnership with Glencore

Chilean Cobalt will supply Glencore with 100% of the cobalt and copper production from La Cobaltera for an initial period of five years.

Staff Writer | July 8, 2024 | 9:51 am

Silvercorp acquisition of Adventus hits roadblock

Silvercorp sees potential cancellation of the environmental permit for Adventus' El Domo project as an unmet condition for closing the deal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2024 | 3:36 am

RANKED: World’s top 10 gold mining companies

Newmont remains the top gold producer with 5.5 million oz. across its global operations, which span four continents.

Staff Writer | July 7, 2024 | 2:30 pm

Brazil’s Lula will ‘demand’ compensation for Mariana and Brumadinho

The Brazilian President is expected to meet with Vale executives next week.

Staff Writer | July 4, 2024 | 9:15 am

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