Latin America Top Stories

Codelco could face $8 million fine for tailings dam violations

The company has ten days to submit a compliance plan and an additional five days to appeal.

Reuters | August 22, 2024 | 10:57 am

Copper is flooding into US as flash-squeeze chaos reverberates

The huge dislocation between global prices saw the US import…

Bloomberg News | August 22, 2024 | 7:54 am

Lithium mining is slowly sinking Chile’s Atacama salt flat, study shows

Chile's Atacama salt flat is sinking at a rate of…

Reuters | August 22, 2024 | 7:27 am

Chilean court orders halt of union roadblocks at Caserones mine

The court also banned bus stops and inspections that the…

Reuters | August 21, 2024 | 1:20 pm

Missouri court sends Doe Run Peru lead poisoning case to trial in US

A Missouri district court has greenlit litigation first filed 17…

Amanda Stutt | August 21, 2024 | 1:03 pm

Peru’s No. 2 copper mine Antamina sees production steady in 2024

Antamina, controlled by Glencore, BHP, Teck and Mitsubishi, is pushing ahead with the $2 billion project to extend the mine's life to 2036.

Reuters | May 17, 2024 | 1:28 pm

Horizonte Minerals in administration after failed financing attempt

The company has already requested a suspension of trading in its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange.

Staff Writer | May 17, 2024 | 10:09 am

BHP needs to bid about $41 a share for Anglo, JPMorgan says

Anglo American has turned down BHP’s bids twice since April 25, stating the offers continue to considerably undervalue the company.

Reuters | May 17, 2024 | 4:03 am

Zijin Mining to produce 50% more copper by 2028

China's top copper producer plans to increase output of the metal by 4% in 2025 and to 1.5.-1.6m tonnes, or 50%, in four years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 17, 2024 | 3:56 am

Cochilco raises 2024, 2025 copper price estimates

The commission sees average copper prices this year at $4.30 a pound, from $3.85 a pound before.

Reuters | May 16, 2024 | 11:35 am

Chile to seek bidders for preferential pricing on lithium by July

The Andean nation is the world's second-largest lithium producer.

Reuters | May 16, 2024 | 9:03 am

Anglo American freezes hiring amid global shake-up

Anglo's decision affects recruitment of non-site-based permanent employees and contractors, while it works on a company-wide restructuring.

Staff Writer | May 16, 2024 | 5:08 am

Chinchillas throw new wrench in Gold Fields’ Chile plans

Gold Fields has 10 days to prove there are no rodents living in the Salares Norte mine area or it will face fresh sanctions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 16, 2024 | 3:43 am

Chile gives Albemarle option to boost lithium quota

To access the higher quota, Albemarle would need to prove the use of sustainable technology such as DLE, among other things.

Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 4:05 pm

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