Brazil government mulls ‘tougher measures and sanctions’ on Vale, minister saysBrazil's government has regularly criticized the miner for two dam collapses in Minas Gerais state, and for not investing enough in the country.Reuters | July 25, 2024 | 11:28 am
First Quantum mine not on agenda this year, says Panama PresidentThe Panamanian President said Cobre Panama will be addressed as…Reuters | July 25, 2024 | 7:19 am
Codelco says it will wait to evaluate financing for El Abra expansionFreeport McMoran, which owns 51% of the mine, plans to…Reuters | July 24, 2024 | 11:28 am
Southern Copper’s output seen above 1 million tonnes in 2027 The company also edged up its forecasts for this year, predicting output of 949,000 tons. Reuters | April 26, 2024 | 3:09 pm
Brazil iron ore exports seen surging in 2024 if rivers stay high Miners have told Navios South American Logistics they could ship eight million to 10 million tons of iron ore this year. Bloomberg News | April 26, 2024 | 10:17 am
SQM invests $2 million in Chilean startup Movener Movener, which aims to transform traditional trucks into hybrid-electric vehicles, is the first Chilean company in SQM’s venture portfolio. Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 9:01 am
Codelco output keeps falling, underscoring copper struggles The state-owned miner said output totaled 295,000 metric tons, down 10% from the same period last year. Bloomberg News | April 26, 2024 | 8:34 am
Panama completes process of mining concession cancellations The law was passed in November 2023 in response to the protests against First Quantum Minerals' new contract. Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 7:45 am
Silvercorp diversifies into South America with $146 million deal for Adventus Silvercorp said it has the technical capabilities to bring Adventus' El Domo project into production on an accelerated basis. Staff Writer | April 26, 2024 | 7:04 am
Anglo American rejects “opportunistic” $39bn takeover bid from BHP Under takeover rules, BHP is required to either make a solid offer for Anglo American by May 22 or walk away. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2024 | 3:24 am
Miner owned by South America’s richest family mulls bond sale Antofagasta, which operates copper mines in Chile, last tapped global debt markets in 2022 when it sold $500 million in 10-year bonds. Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 4:14 pm
Anglo’s stumbles have made it prey for mining’s biggest predator The company’s reputation is in tatters after a series of missteps sent its value plunging by half. And now industry heavyweight BHP is moving in. Bloomberg News | April 25, 2024 | 12:25 pm