Latin America Top Stories

Kinross pours first gold at La Coipa mine in Chile

It said is on track to ramp up to full production at the gold mine, located in the country’s northern Atacama region, by mid-year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2022 | 6:16 am

Integra, Minespider partner to trace responsibly-sourced gold from Peru

Blockchain-secured digital IDs contain information such as provenance data, due…

MINING.com Editor | March 9, 2022 | 1:49 pm

Fresnillo’s results reflect impact of Mexico outsourcing ban

Covid-triggered staff absences and the country’s labour reform restricting the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 9, 2022 | 7:53 am

After 16 years, Vale’s big nickel bet is looking like a winner

In the heady days of the 2000s commodities supercycle, Vale…

Bloomberg News | March 8, 2022 | 2:07 pm

Colombia in talks with coal producers for exporting extra supplies

The talks involve the Glencore-owned Cerrejon coal mine and a…

Reuters | March 8, 2022 | 9:33 am

Most top miners failing Paris Agreement goals

Eight of the world’s top ten largest miners are not doing enough to help meet global climate goals, study shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2020 | 8:50 am

Miners resume operations in Peru, Bolivia

In both countries, miners will have to comply with strict health and safety protocols to prevent the spread of covid-19.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 3, 2020 | 1:02 pm

Copper market heading for 200,000-300,000 tonne surplus in 2020 – Antofagasta chief

Antofagasta chief executive said operation halts at some mines are offsetting depressed demand due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Reuters | May 3, 2020 | 8:56 am

Agnico Eagle issues new 2020 guidance, keeps dividend

Gold production for 2020 is expected to be 1.63 to 1.73 million ounces, compared to withdrawn guidance of 1.875 million ounces.

Bruno Venditti | May 1, 2020 | 11:28 am

INTERVIEW: David Kelley president and CEO, Chakana Copper

On a positive note, the pandemic will emphasize the importance the mining industry has to Peru's economy, CEO says.

Global Business Reports | May 1, 2020 | 11:11 am

Iran hauls gold bars out of Venezuela’s almost-empty vaults

Government officials piled some 9 tonnes of gold -- an amount equal to about $500 million -- on Tehran-bound jets this month.

Bloomberg News | May 1, 2020 | 10:45 am

CHART: Covid-19 disrupts $6.9 billion of global mining output

New report shows operations at 260 mines in 33 countries have been suspended – South Africa, US, Mexico hardest hit.

Frik Els | April 30, 2020 | 2:25 pm

Mexican miners ask US to consider it on re-opening

Talks are ongoing both domestically and internationally in North America over how to re-open supply chains.

Reuters | April 30, 2020 | 9:49 am

Venezuela asks Bank of England to sell its gold to UN – sources

The effort signals that Maduro is desperately seeking financial resources as the country’s economy struggles.

Reuters | April 30, 2020 | 8:59 am

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