Latin America Top Stories

Honduran Minister says new mining restrictions not retroactive

The government announced on Monday that permit cancellations, as well as a sweeping prohibition on open-pit mining, were needed due to harm the extractive sector poses to natural resources, public health and water access.

Reuters | March 7, 2022 | 7:42 am

Chile a step closer to nationalizing copper and lithium

The assembly writing the country’s new Constitution has approved an…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2022 | 4:03 am

How managing social performance can improve company-community relationships, business outcomes – report

The International Council on Mining and Metals launched a set…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 6, 2022 | 12:16 pm

Fertilizer turmoil bolsters Brazil’s case for mining the Amazon

The potential of potash production in the Amazon Basin is…

Bloomberg News | March 4, 2022 | 10:08 am

Chile copper production seen recovering from January’s slump

The world’s biggest supplier saw output slide 7.5% from January…

Bloomberg News | March 4, 2022 | 8:46 am

First Quantum revises guidance for 2020

The company has reduced its copper guidance for the year by 75,000 tonnes to 755,000-805,000.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 28, 2020 | 3:04 pm

World’s mine workers resist quick restart amid coronavirus

Unions in both South Africa and Peru are openly encouraging members not to return to mines.

Reuters | April 28, 2020 | 10:08 am

Extended lockdowns to hit copper production

Antamina reported 210 positive cases of covid-19 in Peru and said the date to restart operations is still uncertain.

MINING.com Editor | April 27, 2020 | 3:31 pm

Freeport’s El Abra mine in Chile to scale back processing

Company said it would scale back copper processing by 40%.

Reuters | April 27, 2020 | 1:20 pm

MAG Silver stock skyrockets on Sprott investment

Shares exploded to a six-month high on the $42 million private placement.

Jackson Chen | April 27, 2020 | 9:23 am

Lockdowns and low prices generate nickel supply shock

Nickel recovered from a four-year low of $10,865 a tonne in March to a current $12,820.

Reuters | April 27, 2020 | 8:35 am

Grupo Mexico’s first quarter results turn negative

Company registered a net loss of $369.2 million during Q1.

Reuters | April 27, 2020 | 8:03 am

Silvercorp to buy Guyana Goldfields in $75m deal

This transaction will create a new globally diversified precious metals producer.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2020 | 2:57 am

Six workers at Fortuna Silver Mines’ Peruvian operation test positive for covid-19

The six people have been isolated and are being monitored by medical personnel.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 26, 2020 | 10:24 am

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