Latin America Top Stories

Brazil’s Mura people back Amazon potash mine

Based on consultations, several hundred Mura people voted in support of the project being constructed and operated by Brazil Potash’s local unit Potássio do Brasil.

Staff Writer | September 26, 2023 | 7:53 am

CleanTech Lithium to kick off production at second Chile mine in 2027

The company will progress project development in stages and begin…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2023 | 3:39 am

New Pacific Metals raising $26 million to advance Bolivia projects

Both Silvercorp Metals and Pan American Silver, current shareholders of the…

Staff Writer | September 25, 2023 | 4:40 pm

Panama union workers block highways over First Quantum copper mine contract

The contract is under discussion in Panama’s legislative commerce committee.

Bloomberg News | September 25, 2023 | 3:14 pm

Colombian mining sector needs clear government messaging for energy transition, group says

Leftist President Gustavo Petro has made it his goal to…

Reuters | September 25, 2023 | 1:27 pm

Explainer: Is Chile about to tear up its Pinochet-era constitution?

The proposed new constitution focuses on social rights, the environment and gender equality, a sharp shift from the market-orientated current one.

Reuters | September 2, 2022 | 8:02 am

Colombia may require environmental licenses for mining exploration

Colombia currently only requires environmental permissions for projects in the exploitation and production phases.

Reuters | September 1, 2022 | 5:55 pm

Barrick Gold to sell royalty portfolio to Maverix Metals for $60 million

The Portfolio consists of 22 royalties on the production of minerals from mines in North America, South America, Australia and Africa.

Staff Writer | September 1, 2022 | 3:44 pm

McEwen lands Rio Tinto venture for Argentina-focused copper unit

Rio’s copper leaching technology venture, Nuton, snapped up most of the McEwen Copper shares in the final tranche of a private placement.

Bloomberg News | September 1, 2022 | 8:21 am

Column: Surging copper demand will complicate the clean energy boom

Copper demand will increase by more than 50% between now and 2040, according to BloombergNEF.

Bloomberg News | September 1, 2022 | 7:55 am

Codelco’s copper output to fall further in 2023 — report

The world's largest copper producer expects its output of the red metal to fall further next year amid project delays.

Reuters | August 31, 2022 | 2:33 pm

Mexican president courts private investment for new state lithium company

"We wouldn't have enough for it to be only public. It requires a lot of investment," Lopez Obrador said at a news conference.

Reuters | August 31, 2022 | 9:34 am

Chile’s President puts proposed mining tax on the table

Mining sector says new tax would add uncertainty to investment decisions needed to help fill a global copper supply deficit.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2022 | 6:15 am

Nexa Resources halts Peruvian zinc mine due to blockade

Activities at the Atacocha San Gerardo mine are limited to critical operations with a minimum workforce to ensure proper maintenance.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2022 | 3:54 am

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