Latin America Top Stories

Head of Mexico City government compares lithium nationalization to that of oil 84 years ago

Claudia Sheinbaum compared the initiative of Andrés Manuel López Obrador to that General Lázaro Cárdenas pushed in 1938.

Staff Writer | April 24, 2022 | 1:22 pm

Lithium Energy, Hanaq Group join forces to explore lithium deposits in Argentina

Lithium Energy and Hanaq Group want to find new lithium…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 24, 2022 | 12:18 pm

Chile recommends denying extension for Anglo American copper mine

A Chilean environmental regulator has recommended that Anglo American's Los Bronces…

Reuters | April 23, 2022 | 2:49 pm

SQM unveils largest electric fleet in Chilean mining industry

New fleet contributes to lithium miner’s sustainability plan to achieve…

Staff Writer | April 22, 2022 | 4:01 pm

Chile constitution drafters reject mining-adverse proposal

The 52 articles rejected sought tightening up the protection of…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 22, 2022 | 8:41 am

Copper is surging, but it doesn’t mean economy is booming

Copper’s gain has been driven chiefly by concerns over strains on supply from key producers South America.

Bloomberg News | July 10, 2020 | 9:42 am

Camino gets drill permits for Los Chapitos project in Peru

The Canadian miner wants to expand the known areas of copper mineralization, target new areas of mineralization, and determine the size of the copper system at the project.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 10, 2020 | 6:30 am

MINING.COM MINUTE: Biggest stories of the week

Gates, Bezos-backed firm searching for cobalt, gold price above $1,800 with record in sight, and more...

MINING.com Editor | July 9, 2020 | 2:12 pm

No current risk of closures – Brazil mining association

Vale's restored production after Brumadinho disaster can push iron ore prices below $100, says Brazilian mining association.

Bruno Venditti | July 9, 2020 | 11:46 am

Inca One stock climbs on ore purchase deal

Shares of Inca One shot up 18.5% by midday Thursday.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 9, 2020 | 11:13 am

Virus disruptions nearly halve Endeavour Silver output

The miner churned out 596,545 ounces of silver and 5,817 gold ounces in Q2 — about 42% less than in 2019.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 9, 2020 | 9:10 am

Codelco unions say nearly 3,000 infected with covid-19

Federation of Copper Workers calls for more safety measures at the company's sprawling operations.

Reuters | July 9, 2020 | 8:38 am

Escondida offers early retirement amid pandemic

Union said it would closely monitor the plans to ensure they were not used to eliminate workers during the pandemic.

Reuters | July 8, 2020 | 12:50 pm

In copper country, they’re using the metal to fight virus

Copper nanoparticles in disinfectants could be used to kill and prevent viruses and bacteria on surfaces.

Bloomberg News | July 8, 2020 | 9:44 am

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