Latin America Top Stories

Electric cars to account for 73% of lithium demand by 2030: Chile

Chilean copper agency Cochilco says lithium hydroxide will take the lead, reaching 56% of the total consumption versus 44% for carbonate.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 6, 2022 | 11:00 am

BHP cuts more jobs at water-stressed Chilean copper mine

The Cerro Colorado mine has cut 35 direct jobs, BHP…

Bloomberg News | January 6, 2022 | 10:02 am

Capstone files tech reports for Mantos Blancos and Mantoverde in Chile

Both mines are open pit copper producers formerly belonging to…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 6, 2022 | 7:36 am

South32, Alcoa to restart Alumar aluminum smelter in Brazil

South32 said on Thursday it would spend about $70 million…

Reuters | January 5, 2022 | 4:22 pm

Trafigura resumes business in Mexico after smuggling accusations

Lopez Obrador’s October claim that Trafigura transported contraband fuel caused…

Bloomberg News | January 5, 2022 | 2:27 pm

Miners working to de-risk phosphate project in Chile

The Toronto-based miner reported that outstanding environmental infractions and fines have been paid.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 19, 2020 | 6:15 am

Canada Rare Earth scouting locations for South American refinery

The Vancouver-based company commissioned a study aimed at finding the most favourable conditions across six regions within the subcontinent.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 19, 2020 | 6:10 am

IAMGOLD reports 2019 attributable reserves of 16.7 million ounces

Reserves decreased by 6% to 16.7 million ounces.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 18, 2020 | 3:10 pm

Excellon expands high-grade zones at Mexico silver properties, stock jumps

Last year, Excellon produced 2 million oz. of silver-equivalent.

MINING.com Editor | February 18, 2020 | 1:48 pm

Rick Rule: Buying this may be the best opportunity in exploration

Prospect generators are a great resource to reduce financial risk of developing a project.

Maurice Jackson | February 18, 2020 | 12:39 pm

Chile says copper price to recover soon from coronavirus impact

China is the world's top copper consumer, and Chile is the red metal's top producer.

Reuters | February 18, 2020 | 11:43 am

More heads to roll at Glencore this year

The news comes as the Swiss miner and commodities trader reported its first annual net loss since 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2020 | 5:45 am

BHP profits surge 39% — declares 2nd highest dividend on record

Production and unit costs at all its major assets are on track to achieve full-year guidance.

MINING.com Editor | February 17, 2020 | 2:32 pm

The good, the bad, the ugly: Miners’ ability to stay afloat in the current context

How are major companies addressing market changes driven by the coronavirus outbreak, geopolitical tensions and natural disasters?

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 16, 2020 | 12:13 pm

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