Latin America Top Stories

Solaris’ resource boost for Warintza copper project beats analysts’ predictions

The property now has indicated resources of 579 million tonnes grading 0.47% copper, 0.03% molybdenum and 0.05 gram gold per tonne for 2.7 million tonnes of copper, 150.000tonnes of molybdenum and 930,000 oz. of gold.

Staff Writer | April 18, 2022 | 9:40 am

Las Bambas mine suspends operations following protest

Las Bambas accounts for 2% of global copper supply.

Reuters | April 18, 2022 | 8:40 am

Peruvian government to negotiate with communities opposing Glencore’s copper project

Eleven farming communities want to be included among those directly…

Staff Writer | April 16, 2022 | 6:59 pm

Battery Metals Snapshot: Eight companies developing minerals critical for a low-carbon future

As the world transitions away from fossil fuels to electrified…

Carl A. Williams | April 15, 2022 | 6:00 am

Cochilco raises 2022 copper price forecast to $4.40/lb

For 2023, Cochilco projected a price of $3.95 per pound,…

Reuters | April 14, 2022 | 10:28 am

Workers demand investigation at Codelco over coronavirus deaths

One union group called Codelco's management of the crisis "incompetent."

Reuters | June 25, 2020 | 9:22 am

Aurania allowed to deploy half of its team at Lost Cities – Cutucu project in Ecuador

After the partial lifting of covid-related restrictions, exploration teams re-entered the field in mid-June to start mapping and soil sampling.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 25, 2020 | 6:20 am

Codelco hit by third coronavirus death

The man was a worker at the Chuquicamata facility's smelter.

Reuters | June 24, 2020 | 4:18 pm

Demand for EV raw materials to spike – report

United Nations says global market for cathode to reach $58 billion by 2024.

MINING.com Editor | June 24, 2020 | 12:14 pm

BHP announces stricter covid-19 protocols in Chile

Cases among workers top 200.

Reuters | June 24, 2020 | 9:54 am

Calibre Mining cuts 2020 guidance

New guidance represents a 20% decrease from previous forecast.

Jackson Chen | June 24, 2020 | 9:16 am

Aura Minerals files for IPO in Brazil

The company may raise up to $182.54 million in the offering.

Reuters | June 24, 2020 | 8:35 am

Argentina approves Millennial Lithium’s environmental impact assessment for Pastos Grandes

The EIA approval allows for a 24,000-tonne-per-year battery-grade lithium carbonate production facility to be built and operated on Pastos Grandes.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 24, 2020 | 6:16 am

Experts call for plan to protect deep-sea life from mining

Mining the sea floor opens a vast source of key metals needed for clean energy, but should start after a full evaluation of likely environmental impacts, report shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2020 | 3:55 am

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