Latin America Top Stories

Fighting climate change trumps supplying minerals for energy transition — report

Caliber's Mining, Metals and Minerals Global Reputation Report revealed respondents placed priority on the industry’s efforts to fight climate change over its ability to secure a steady supply of raw materials.

Amanda Stutt | December 13, 2023 | 1:44 pm

Vale’s ex-president seeks to avoid trial for Brumadinho

Fábio Schvartsman may avoid trial for the dam collapse that…

Staff Writer | December 13, 2023 | 9:14 am

Antofagasta, union extend talks to allow contract vote

If the two groups fail to come to an agreement,…

Reuters | December 13, 2023 | 8:13 am

Wealth Minerals lines up funds for Chile operations

The company has already applied for operating permits and is…

Bloomberg News | December 12, 2023 | 11:36 am

Aclara announces initial resource estimate for Brazil rare earth project

The Carina module is estimated to contain 168 million tonnes…

Staff Writer | December 12, 2023 | 9:12 am

SQM launches corporate acceleration program for entrepreneurs and startups

The objective of the program is to find and promote new technologies and innovations related to lithium. Selected entrepreneurs will receive $25,000.

Staff Writer | March 13, 2023 | 4:00 pm

Mineros pauses Nechi Alluvial operations due to anti-gov’t protests in Colombia

An extended suspension of operations may "negatively impact" the company's ability to meet its production guidance, Mineros says.

Staff Writer | March 12, 2023 | 10:25 am

Colombians face food, medicine shortages as protesting miners block roads

Gold miners across Antioquia and Cordoba provinces are protesting the destruction their machinery by authorities.

Reuters | March 12, 2023 | 10:19 am

Panama gives First Quantum go-ahead to operate port terminal

Panama's Maritime Authority has lifted a suspension on First Quantum's operations at the port of Punta Rincon.

Reuters | March 11, 2023 | 6:25 pm

Panama minister expects contract with First Quantum will get green light

The contract meets "the best interests for the country," Minister Federico Alfaro told Reuters.

Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 11:20 am

Vale approves new board nominations

Among the new nominations are former Espirito Santo Governor Paulo Hartung and the new head of Banco do Brasil's Previ pension fund, Joao Luiz Fukunaga.

Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 8:16 am