Latin America Top Stories

BYD says fate of lithium project is in hands of Chile government

In April last year, BYD was granted access to preferential prices for lithium carbonate produced by SQM.

Bloomberg News | August 27, 2024 | 8:07 am

Vale names CFO Gustavo Pimenta as next CEO

The Brazilian executive will succeed Eduardo Bartolomeo following a messy…

Staff Writer | August 27, 2024 | 7:24 am

Chile’s mining industry — a vanguard in climate change adaptation

Climate change has magnified its grip on Chile.

Global Business Reports | August 26, 2024 | 4:33 pm

Copper supply risks ease as Chile miners do deals

Chile’s copper-mining industry is emerging from an intense period of…

Bloomberg News | August 26, 2024 | 9:18 am

Aura Minerals to adjust guidance with expanded Matupá project

Aura is anticipating a potential increase in gold reserves at…

Staff Writer | August 26, 2024 | 8:58 am

Newmont reopens Argentina’s Cerro negro gold mine

The gold mine, located in the southern Argentinian province of Santa Cruz, is one of Newmont’s key operations in South America.

Staff Writer | May 24, 2024 | 5:33 am

Ranked: The world’s largest lithium producers in 2023

Australia, Chile, and China—accounted for 88% of lithium production last year.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | May 23, 2024 | 11:26 am

SQM expects to close Codelco lithium deal by May 31 deadline

Some analysts had cautioned the deal could be delayed after an earlier deadline was extended two months due to complexities in the negotiation.

Reuters | May 23, 2024 | 11:16 am

Aris Mining gains controlling stake in Soto Norte project

Aris is starting a pre-feasibility study for the new development plan, which it expects to complete by early 2025.

Staff Writer | May 23, 2024 | 11:02 am

Troubled Peru copper mine starts expansion work in supply boost

Las Bambas has for years operated well below its annual capacity of 400,000 tons due to a torrent of community protests.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 8:26 am

SQM swings to $870 million loss on sinking prices, tax ruling

Data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence suggests that global prices have fallen by more than 80%, dragged by weaker demand for EVs.

Reuters | May 23, 2024 | 7:10 am

First Quantum seeks to speed up Peru projects after Panama debacle

The miner controls the La Granja project, worth at least $2.5 billion, and the $1.86 billion Haquira project.

Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 3:24 pm

Record gold and copper prices are also a boon for illegal mining in Peru

Illegal mining had become a “huge challenge” and that the government was working on a bill to create a new framework for small miners.

Bloomberg News | May 22, 2024 | 12:22 pm

Southern Copper aims to boost Peru output by 520,000t in 8-10 years

Southern Copper operates the Cuajone and Toquepala mines in Peru.

Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 12:16 pm

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