Latin America Top Stories

Supervisors at Escondida mine reject contract offer, strike possible

The union says BHP is looking to reduce benefits and production bonuses while extending working hours.

Reuters | September 29, 2023 | 10:11 am

CleanTech Lithium kicks off exploration at two new Chilean assets

Initial sample results show a subsurface brine aquifer target in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2023 | 3:44 am

Brazil mineral rights dispute casts shadow on Sigma Lithium expansion

A Brazilian court injunction is halting the sale or mining…

Reuters | September 28, 2023 | 3:05 pm

Nexa to pump $200 million towards upgrading Pasco mining complex in Peru

The initiative consists of building a tunnel that will connect…

Staff Writer | September 28, 2023 | 2:25 pm

American Lithium bets it can open mine in Peru by 2027

The Falchani project would bring an $880 million investment to…

Bloomberg News | September 28, 2023 | 1:34 pm

SQM says brine reduction plan to cost $1.5 billion

In 2020, SQM committed to a 50% reduction in the brine it pumps to mine lithium in the vast Atacama salt flat.

Reuters | September 14, 2022 | 9:51 am

AngloGold earmarks $143 million for new tailings in Brazil

It will be Brazil's first large gold producer to have eliminated all upstream tailings at its assets in Minas Gerais and Goiás states.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 14, 2022 | 8:40 am

Indonesia accounts for over 50% of deforestation caused by large-scale mining

Coal extraction in the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan drove the mining-related deforestation in the country.

Staff Writer | September 14, 2022 | 5:05 am

Fresnillo expects to launch Juanicipio mine operations in October

Fresnillo and Mag Silver had agreed in April 2019 to develop the Juanicipio deposit, but the pandemic and logistical setbacks delayed the project.

Reuters | September 13, 2022 | 12:38 pm

Escondida mine conflict unresolved, regulators inspect site

Union workers approved a partial strike last week and threatened a complete work stoppage over safety concerns at the world's largest copper mine.

Reuters | September 13, 2022 | 11:53 am

Equinox Gold resumes operations at Los Filos

The precious metals miner said it reopened the Mexican gold mine on Sep. 10 following an initial meeting with local leaders.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2022 | 3:46 am

Chile launches plan to boost investment to address weakened economy

New copper mining projects will be exempt for five years from an ad-valorem component that was proposed in a new mining royalty.

Reuters | September 12, 2022 | 2:47 pm

Three miners die in mudslide at Sierra Metals’ Yauricocha mine

The deaths add renewed attention to mining safety protocols in Latin America.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 12, 2022 | 11:14 am

G Mining proceeds with construction of Tocantinzinho gold project in Brazil

Over a mine life of 10.5 years, the TZ project is expected to produce 1.83 million oz. of gold, averaging 175,000 oz. per year.

Staff Writer | September 12, 2022 | 9:15 am

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