Latin America Top Stories

Filo shareholders approve acquisition by BHP, Lundin

BHP and Lundin would acquire Filo and its flagship copper asset for total consideration of approximately C$4.1 billion.

Staff Writer | September 27, 2024 | 8:17 am

SQM seeks lithium partner to finance international expansion

The Santiago-based firm is offering a minority stake in its…

Bloomberg News | September 27, 2024 | 7:40 am

Gatos Silver extends mine life to 2032, boosts output by 36%

Updated mineral reserve for its flagship Cerro Los Gatos mine…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 26, 2024 | 7:08 am

Chile selects 6 sites for private lithium projects

In October, the government will begin consulting indigenous communities near…

Reuters | September 26, 2024 | 6:51 am

Glencore, Schneider Electric partner to decarbonize copper supply chains

S&P Global estimates that demand for copper will double by 2035,…

Staff Writer | September 25, 2024 | 12:59 pm

Peru copper output slides nearly 12% in June

Over the first six months of 2021, the country produced 1.29 million tonnes, down 2.1% from the same period last year.

Reuters | August 12, 2024 | 9:40 am

Surge in M&As compels dealmakers to harness tools for compliance

Concerns around the supply and demand of critical metals and other challenges can make mining M&A deals riskier and harder to complete.

Mark Williams - Datasite | August 12, 2024 | 4:32 am

Gold Fields buys Osisko in $1.6 billion cash deal

The takeover grants the South African gold miner full ownership of the Windfall project in Canada, diversifying its portfolio.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2024 | 3:56 am

ICMM updates Indigenous Peoples and Mining position statement

The updated statement sets out what companies will do if agreement cannot be reached and States have granted permission for projects to proceed.

Staff Writer | August 9, 2024 | 12:56 pm

BHP to reopen Cerro Colorado mine in Chile by decade’s end

The mine is part of BHP's Minerals Americas business that also includes Spence.

Reuters | August 8, 2024 | 3:19 pm

Antofagasta, ABB partner to accelerate decarbonization initiatives in mining

The goal is to develop and implement a net zero emission haulage solution by leveraging ABB’s expertise as well as its eMine solutions.

Staff Writer | August 8, 2024 | 12:14 pm

Gold Fields warns of profit plunge after production decline

The miner said the drop in production was due to challenging ground conditions at South Deep mine.

Reuters | August 8, 2024 | 9:28 am

Nutrien names insider Mark Thompson as CFO amid mixed results

Thompson, who has been with Nutrien for 13 years and currently serves as chief commercial officer, will assume his new role on August 26.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 8, 2024 | 3:48 am

BHP seeking buyer for gold, copper mines in Brazil

The group is planning to sell the Brazilian copper and gold assets it acquired with the takeover of Oz Minerals.

Bloomberg News | August 7, 2024 | 10:41 am

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