Latin America Top Stories

BHP says Brazilian court approves Samarco debt reorganization plan

Samarco had struggled to reach an agreement for years with its creditors, who rejected its initial recovery plan in April 2022.

Reuters | September 4, 2023 | 7:15 am

Peruvian small-scale miners can now access government-backed loans

The Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines is offering credits…

Staff Writer | September 3, 2023 | 2:28 pm

World’s biggest miner reviews newly acquired Brazilian assets

BHP's $6.4 billion purchase of Oz Minerals included an untapped…

Bloomberg News | September 1, 2023 | 11:13 am

Sigma Lithium completes second shipment, on track to produce 130,000 tonnes by year-end

The company also expects to begin recognizing revenue from the…

Staff Writer | September 1, 2023 | 9:41 am

Court approves Samarco’s judicial recovery plan

The agreement sealed between the company and creditors provides for…

Staff Writer | September 1, 2023 | 8:53 am

Miners must invest in critical minerals or risk energy transition – report

The world's largest miners are in excellent financial shape to lead global transition to clean energy, says PwC.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2022 | 3:51 am

Workers at Codelco say strike imminent if investment demands not met

The workers have complained about a lack of investment at the mining firm's troubled Ventanas smelter.

Reuters | June 16, 2022 | 10:34 am

Mexico union strikes at ArcelorMittal plant over profit sharing

Union said the company was refusing to share 10% of profits from the 2021 fiscal year among over 3,500 direct employees.

Reuters | June 16, 2022 | 7:34 am

Bolivia again delays announcement on lithium mining tie-ups

Meanwhile, none of the short-listed firms have exploited lithium at a commercial scale before.

Reuters | June 15, 2022 | 4:23 pm

Moody’s warns Chile constitution uncertainty could hit mining investment

Analyst Barbara Mattos explained that a ban on activities around glaciers could potentially impact 20-25% of current copper production.

Reuters | June 15, 2022 | 1:02 pm

Anglo American to stop using fresh water at Los Bronces by 2030

The $3.3 billion project has been criticized for its impact on water availability in the populous capital region.

Reuters | June 15, 2022 | 9:33 am

Antofagasta sees full-year production at bottom end on Los Pelambres issues

The Chile-focused miner now expects full-year output to reach the bottom end of its previous guidance of 660 - 690,000 tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2022 | 5:40 am

Antofagasta provides resource estimates for Encierro, Cachorro deposits in Chile

Antofagasta has released the inaugural resource estimate on its Encierro project and a resource update on the Cachorro project.

Staff Writer | June 14, 2022 | 12:13 pm

Workers at Codelco threaten strike over lack of investment at smelter

Codelco last week said it stopped its Ventanas smelter and refinery to carry out maintenance after authorities declared an environmental emergency.

Reuters | June 14, 2022 | 12:11 pm

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