Latin America Top Stories

Chile’s Supreme Court awards $1.4 million to 31 of the 33 miners trapped in 2010

The Supreme Court ruling states that the National Geology and Mining Service and the Labour Directorate failed to comply with its legal obligation of conducting proper precautionary inspections.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | July 30, 2023 | 12:53 pm

Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden to acquire 10% of Brazil base metals firm

Ma'aden, has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in Vale Base…

Reuters | July 30, 2023 | 11:05 am

Crystallex gets priority in proceeds from Citgo owner share sale

The auction of shares in Citgo Petroleum’s parent company would…

Bloomberg News | July 29, 2023 | 2:03 pm

Samarco files judicial reorganization plan alongside creditors

The intent is to carry out transactions contemplated in a…

Reuters | July 29, 2023 | 12:50 pm

Southern Copper getting more optimistic on stalled Peru mine

The company has been trying for years to convince local…

Bloomberg News | July 28, 2023 | 4:36 pm

Copper price up as miners report sliding production

Prices rose after a spate of production problems that threaten to cut supply, including a state of emergency in Peru.

Staff Writer | April 21, 2022 | 9:11 am

State of emergency in Peru as protests hit copper output

Government's measure comes as protests against mining companies have shut down 20% of Peru’s copper output.

MINING.COM Editor | April 21, 2022 | 6:38 am

Los Pelambres expansion to cost Antofagasta $900m more than planned

The ongoing project at Los Pelambres copper mine in Chile will cost $2.2bn, up from last year's estimate of $1.7bn and a 70% jump from the original $1.3bn figure.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2022 | 6:00 am