Latin America Top Stories

Golden Minerals sells Argentina project to relieve cash crunch

As of the end of August, the company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $900,000.

Staff Writer | September 5, 2024 | 10:08 am

Copper processing charges could fall further next year, says Cochilco

Cochilco said it expects a deficit of 1.9 million tons…

Reuters | September 5, 2024 | 9:41 am

First Majestic to expand in Mexico with $970m Gatos Silver buy

Move hands First Majestic a group of high-grade, large silver…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 5, 2024 | 3:43 am

Video: How the world’s first fully traceable tin mine works

The San Rafael mine in Peru produces 12% of the…

Staff Writer | September 4, 2024 | 1:36 pm

Chile’s top court rejects Tianqi appeal to halt SQM-Codelco deal

Tianqi argued that the joint venture between SQM and Codelco…

Reuters | September 4, 2024 | 11:00 am

Brazil’s Lula will ‘demand’ compensation for Mariana and Brumadinho

The Brazilian President is expected to meet with Vale executives next week.

Staff Writer | July 4, 2024 | 9:15 am

BHP cuts employee incentives by 20% globally — report

The world's largest listed miner is reportedly paying only 80% of short-term incentives offered in 2023-24, as it missed performance goals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2024 | 5:57 am

Vale picks mining veteran Usmar to lead base metals turnaround

The board of the Rio de Janeiro-based miner reportedly chose Shaun Usmar to head Vale Base Metals.

Bloomberg News | July 3, 2024 | 1:06 pm

Eramet targets November production start at Argentina lithium plant

Eramet aims to start production at its new Centenario lithium plant in Argentina before the end of the year.

Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 8:52 am

Antofagasta outlines progress on $4.4bn Centinela expansion

The second concentrator will add 144,000 tonnes of copper a year to the company’s overall production, extending the mine's life 30 more years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 3, 2024 | 8:18 am

Codelco sees copper output ticking up in second half of year

Codelco's output continued to decline year-on-year in the first half of 2024 but should tick up in the second half of this year.

Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 7:57 am

BHP requests permit in Chile for trolley system at Escondida mine

The project includes the installation of a trolley system to assist the transit of mining trucks in areas with high fuel consumption.

Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 7:19 am

BASF pulls plug on Chile investment plans amid EV slowdown

The German chemicals giant withdrew from initial talks with Vancouver's Wealth Minerals on Tuesday.

Bloomberg News | July 2, 2024 | 10:54 am

Vale pledges to quickly replace outgoing board members

Vale's board now has 11 members following the departure of Vera Marie Inkster on Monday.

Reuters | July 2, 2024 | 9:11 am

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