Latin America Top Stories

Peru copper production in November up 10.9% from year ago

Peru's production boost in the month largely came from a strong performance at Anglo American's Quellaveco mine.

Reuters | January 12, 2024 | 9:01 am

Posco, Lithium South to jointly develop Hombre Muerto project

Deal avoids a lengthy, costly, and uncertain legal undertaking, as…

Staff Writer | January 12, 2024 | 3:32 am

Does upside outweigh risk in copper rich Chile?

As supply chains tighten and long term demand drivers strengthen,…

James Cooper | January 11, 2024 | 4:08 pm

Mining industry sees a way to navigate narco crisis in Ecuador

Operating mines and development projects are expected to carry on…

Bloomberg News | January 11, 2024 | 12:39 pm

Zijin Mining invests $97 million in Solaris Resources for a 15% stake

Solaris intends to use the funds to advance its flagship…

Staff Writer | January 11, 2024 | 10:14 am

OPEC+ makes shock million-barrel cut in new inflation risk

The new reduction is significant for a market where — despite the recent price fluctuations — supply was looking tight for the latter part of the year.

Bloomberg News | April 2, 2023 | 1:35 pm

Barrick Gold replaces gold reserves, remains on track to execute 10-year business plan

Barrick Gold’s executive chairman John Thornton said the company more than replaced the gold reserves it mined in 2022.

Staff Writer | April 2, 2023 | 10:38 am

Giant Chile mines are struggling just as world needs more copper

Chile, which accounts for a quarter of the world’s mined copper, posted its lowest monthly production in six years on Friday.

Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 10:43 am

Codelco’s 2022 pretax profit slumps 63%

The world's largest copper producer said its yearly production is down 10.6%.

Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 9:29 am

Illegal Amazon miners are expanding into copper as prices surge

Earlier this month, agents dismantled illicit mines in Canaa dos Carajas, near Vale’s Sossego mine.

Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 7:33 am

New tool could help Brazil’s crack down on illegal gold mining

By integrating traceability in gold sourcing and processing, Fênix DTVM and Minespider have delivered the first fully traced gold bar.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 31, 2023 | 4:33 am

Rio Tinto, First Quantum partner to move La Granja copper project in Peru to development

First Quantum will acquire a 55% stake in the project for $105 million, making it the majority owner.

Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 3:11 pm

Brazil to require electronic tax receipts for buying and selling gold

Currently, gold is sold with paper receipts based on the "good faith" of the seller, making it impossible to trace its origin.

Bruno Venditti | March 30, 2023 | 10:27 am

Peru copper mines aim for output boost in 2023 after protest impact fades

Power data from Peru's private power sector body COES shows activity at Peru's top mines has stabilized since early March.

Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 9:59 am

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