Latin America Top Stories

Chile’s Enami eyes lithium license in boost to partner search

Altoandinos would be the first project to go through community consultation and permitting under President Gabriel Boric’s public-private approach.

Bloomberg News | December 18, 2024 | 12:25 pm

VIDEO: Critical minerals race driving resource nationalism

Jimena Blanco, chief analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, says that geopolitical…

Staff Writer | December 17, 2024 | 12:10 pm

Brazilian authorities shut down Jaguar mine after tailings slide

The Turmalina mine was deemed an "unfeasible work environment" by…

Staff Writer | December 17, 2024 | 9:15 am

Arcadium Lithium investors sue miner over Rio Tinto takeover

Three shareholders of Arcadium Lithium have sued the miner and…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 17, 2024 | 5:29 am

Samarco to invest more than $1 billion to resume full capacity

Samarco expects to produce 15 million tons of iron ore…

Bloomberg News | December 16, 2024 | 1:12 pm

Rio Tinto to invest $2.5 billion to expand Rincon lithium project

Rincon is the company's first commercial-scale lithium operation.

Staff Writer | December 12, 2024 | 7:57 am

Argentina mining chamber says exports up slightly this year, likely flat in 2025

Argentina's mining exports are expected to rise nearly 6% this year.

Reuters | December 12, 2024 | 6:57 am

Rio Tinto chief pledges response after harassment class action

Jakob Stausholm said he is "devastated" over the news of sexual harassment lawsuits against the company.

Reuters | December 12, 2024 | 6:50 am

Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionism

Protectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for critical minerals, Verisk Maplecroft research shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2024 | 3:37 am

Freeport requests environmental permission for $741m leaching project in Chile

A leaching project is being planned at the El Abra mine.

Reuters | December 11, 2024 | 1:58 pm

Chile copper firms begin talks on combining smelter efforts

Codelco and Enami are discussing the possibility of combining smelting capacity into a single project.

Bloomberg News | December 11, 2024 | 6:56 am

Chilean mining firms see 2025 copper output at 5.4-5.6mt

Chilean mining firms also expect copper prices to range between $4.2 and $4.5 per pound next year.

Reuters | December 11, 2024 | 6:50 am

Mexico to review bill to ban open pit mining

The controversial bill, approved by the lower chamber of Congress in August, would also prohibit fracking and restrict water usage.

Staff Writer | December 11, 2024 | 3:32 am

Copper output from Codelco flat in October, BHP’s Escondida rises

Codelco, the world's largest copper producer that is struggling to boost declining output, posted total production of 127,900 metric tons.

Reuters | December 10, 2024 | 11:24 am

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