Latin America Top Stories

Vale posts highest quarterly iron ore output since 2018

The company, one of the world's largest iron ore producers, reported output of 90.97 million metric tons in the three months through September.

Reuters | October 15, 2024 | 3:48 pm

Rio Tinto Q3 iron ore shipments rise, sees first Simandou output in 2025

Rio has reaffirmed its 2024 Pilbara iron ore shipments forecast…

Reuters | October 15, 2024 | 3:06 pm

CopperEx shares boosted by financings to support exploration in Chile

Its flagship asset is Exploradora Norte, which hosts multiple drill-ready…

Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 10:12 am

G Mining Ventures reports fatality at Oko West gold project in Guyana

The fatality was related to a road incident, which occurred…

Staff Writer | October 14, 2024 | 11:18 am

Value of top 50 mining companies jumps to second highest on record

World’s 50 biggest miners now worth $1.5 trillion, up $76…

Frik Els | October 14, 2024 | 3:10 am

SQM taps into Namibia lithium riches through Andrada deal

The Chilean lithium stroke a three-stage earn-in deal with South Africa's Andrada Mining to jointly develop the Lithium Ridge asset.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 9, 2024 | 7:39 am

Vale, BHP, Samarco could close $18bn deal over Brazil dam collapse

Sources expect a final agreement to be reached in October.

Reuters | September 6, 2024 | 12:10 pm

First Quantum to invest $3.5 billion in Taca Taca copper project in Argentina — report

According to Rumbo Minero International, representatives of the Canadian mining company met with Argentine officials.

Staff Writer | September 6, 2024 | 9:46 am

Trafigura’s top China iron ore traders leave group

The departures came after global prices of the key steel-making ingredient tumbled almost 40%.

Reuters | September 6, 2024 | 6:45 am

Nexa Resources sells Peru copper asset for up to $29 million

Nexa said the buyer, Canada’s Olympic Precious Metals, will initially pay $4.3 million, with rest subject to milestones being met.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2024 | 3:43 am

Chile’s Corfo to issue tender for projects that make lithium products

The chosen companies will have access to lithium at a preferential price produced by Albemarle.

Reuters | September 5, 2024 | 2:04 pm

CHART: Codelco’s QB stake may not be enough to stop BHP taking copper crown

Codelco's 10% stake in Teck's Quebrada Blanca copper mine is up against BHP's ambitious Australian expansion plans.

Frik Els | September 5, 2024 | 11:48 am

Codelco acquires Enami’s 10% stake in Teck’s Quebrada Blanca mine

The deal will contribute 25,000 to 30,000 tonnes of copper to Codelco's annual output.

Staff Writer | September 5, 2024 | 10:27 am

Golden Minerals sells Argentina project to relieve cash crunch

As of the end of August, the company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $900,000.

Staff Writer | September 5, 2024 | 10:08 am

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