Latin America Top Stories

Specialist funds cautious on copper rally, says trader IXM

Funds that specialize in metals have been more cautious than other speculators on the rally that sent copper prices to a 22-month peak this week.

Reuters | April 17, 2024 | 9:48 am

Aging copper mines are turning into money pits despite demand

Chile’s Chuquicamata is a cautionary tale for an industry beset…

Bloomberg Opinion | April 17, 2024 | 8:08 am

Antofagasta’s Q1 copper output down 11% yr/yr

The company reiterated that it expects output in 2024 of…

Reuters | April 17, 2024 | 5:19 am

Rio Tinto to favour development over acquisition of copper mines — exec

Copper boss Bold Baatar says Rio's goal of producing 1…

MINING.COM Editor | April 17, 2024 | 3:49 am

Vale’s iron ore output up 6% in first quarter, sales jump

Vale's iron ore output in the first three months of…

Reuters | April 16, 2024 | 4:52 pm

South32 misses output estimates, puts Colombia nickel unit under review

The miner on Monday posted a near 50% drop in second-quarter metallurgical coal output.

Reuters | January 21, 2024 | 3:46 pm

Mexican MP asks for prior consultation principle to be added to new Mining Law

Left-wing MP Mary Carmen Bernal presented an initiative before the Mexican Parliament to make prior consultation mandatory in the new Mining Law.

Staff Writer | January 21, 2024 | 12:25 pm

Global inventory of world’s mines needed – researchers

Researchers say that about half of the world's mining impacts remain undocumented.

Staff Writer | January 21, 2024 | 8:34 am

Glencore’s Lomas Bayas transfers water rights to Chilean farming community

Minera Lomas Bayas in Chile transferred water rights on the Loa River to the Calama Farmers Association.

Staff Writer | January 21, 2024 | 7:59 am

Lula pushes ally for Vale CEO as Brazil’s iron ore miner weighs succession

Political lobbying as much as boardroom maneuvering could determine who wins the race to become the next boss of Vale SA.

Bloomberg News | January 20, 2024 | 1:58 pm

Lithium lowdown: Week 3, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 12 to 19.

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 19, 2024 | 1:50 pm

Founders links Antino’s high-grade zones in Suriname

Founders plans to issue its first Antino resource estimate next year.

Colin McClelland | January 19, 2024 | 11:00 am

Brazil negotiates mining investments with Saudi Arabia – minister

The two countries are in discussions over investments in sustainable mining and energy transition, as stated by the Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy.

Staff Writer | January 19, 2024 | 9:34 am

First Quantum Minerals exploring rights issue to ease debt

The company has also hired BMO Capital markets to sell some of its smaller mines such as Las Cruces in Spain.

Reuters | January 19, 2024 | 7:55 am

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