Latin America Top Stories

Albemarle boosts outlook with battery demand surging

The company expects sales from $5.8 billion to $6.2 billion this year, up from its previous estimate of $5.2 billion to $5.6 billion.

Bloomberg News | May 24, 2022 | 7:39 am

Chile to cushion the blow of glacier ban on giant copper mines

Chile’s government is looking at a gradual implementation for a…

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2022 | 3:55 pm

Peru president replaces mining minister as crisis escalates

President Pedro Castillo replaced four ministers amid a mining and…

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2022 | 1:42 pm

Legendary lithium riches from Bolivia’s salt flats may still just be a mirage

Bolivia has a history of unfulfilled promise with lithium.

Reuters | May 23, 2022 | 8:47 am

Chile aims to outline state lithium firm model this year, minister says

The Gabriel Boric administration is keen to get more closely…

Reuters | May 22, 2022 | 9:47 am

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Hochschild sees lower output on lockdowns in Peru, Argentina

The miner is targeting overall attributable production of 280,000-290,000 gold equivalent ounces or 24-25 million silver equivalent ounces.

Reuters | September 7, 2020 | 8:42 am

Venezuelan Indigenous group rejects presence of state-owned mining company on their land

The Pemón First Nation said the opening of an office of the Venezuelan Mining Corporation on their land formalizes mining activities in protected areas.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 6, 2020 | 5:30 am

Pandemic to accelerate industry automation – report

Fitch predicts miners will explore options to shorten and simplify supply chains.

MINING.com Editor | September 4, 2020 | 12:19 pm

Equinox Gold halts Los Filos operations

Company has suspended activities at its gold mine in Mexico as the result of a road blockade by members of the local community.

Bruno Venditti | September 4, 2020 | 8:50 am

Codelco workers threaten action in job conditions row

Tension has brewed between unions and the company over complaints about the lack of compliance with coronavirus prevention measures and the over-pricing of insurance.

Reuters | September 4, 2020 | 7:58 am

Vale conducts first iron ore sale via blockchain

The company said it was an important milestone towards digitalization of sales.

Reuters | September 3, 2020 | 3:28 pm

Prosecutors ask court to remove Vale managers

Federal prosecutors in Brazil accuse executives of disregarding safety methods in the aftermath of two deadly mining disasters.

Reuters | September 3, 2020 | 8:33 am

Eric Sprott, First Majestic back Silver Dollar Resources

Sprott and First Majestic have agreed to participate in its C$10.5 million non-brokered private placement.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 3, 2020 | 7:03 am

EU adds lithium to critical raw materials list

Move is part of a broader plan to cut reliance on imported supply of key commodities, including rare earths and cobalt.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 3, 2020 | 3:56 am

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