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

Vancouver miners look to lithium rush in South America, Nevada

Of the Canadian companies with lithium projects in Nevada and-or South America, Lithium Americas is the most advanced.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | January 27, 2023 | 11:53 am

Peru’s violent protests imperil 30% of its copper output

The unrest also jeopardizes the rollout of $53.7 billion in possible investments at a time when the world needs to accelerate decarbonization.

Bloomberg News | January 27, 2023 | 11:09 am

Brazil govt eyes compensation deal for 2015 Vale-BHP dam burst

Brazil's Institutional Relations minister on Friday said the government would try to ink a deal "as soon as possible" to compensate victims.

Reuters | January 27, 2023 | 10:19 am

How wildcat mining is behind the Yanomami crisis in Brazil

The Brazilian government has declared a public health emergency for the Yanomami people.

Bruno Venditti | January 26, 2023 | 11:55 am

Chile mine delays to slow copper growth; peak seen lower, later – regulator

Likely output of the red metal will peak at some 7.14 million tonnes in 2030, two years later than anticipated.

Reuters | January 26, 2023 | 7:28 am

Cochilco raises 2023 copper price forecast to $3.85/lb

Cochilco also pegged its estimated 2024 copper price at an average of $3.65 a pound.

Reuters | January 26, 2023 | 7:09 am

Panama won’t allow First Quantum to expand copper mine operations

"The company has asked for more surface to operate and we have said no," said the deputy environment minister Diana Laguna.

Reuters | January 26, 2023 | 7:04 am

Discovery Silver expands Cordero project output as costs limit returns

The project, located in northern Mexico, is forecast to produce 33 million tonnes of silver-equivalent over an 18-year mine life.

Staff Writer | January 25, 2023 | 3:06 pm

Mexican court allows Fortuna Silver to keep mining at San Jose

Fortuna’s Mexican subsidiary, recently initiated legal proceedings to contest and revoke the annulment of the EIA.

Staff Writer | January 25, 2023 | 9:58 am

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