Latin America Top Stories

Life after mining: New book spotlights global reclamation projects

'102 Things to Do with a Hole in the Ground' tells the stories of reinvented coal mining regions, regenerated communities and rebuilt ecosystems.

Amanda Stutt | July 19, 2024 | 4:49 pm

Vale resumes operations at Salobo 3 after fire

Vale said 2024 copper production guidance remains at 320-355 kt.

Staff Writer | July 19, 2024 | 8:22 am

Chile copper, lithium mines rattled by 7.4-magnitude quake

The earthquake struck 45 km outside San Pedro de Atacama,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 19, 2024 | 3:58 am

USGS releases first study to assess global earthquake risk to mineral supplies

Earthquakes have the potential to substantially affect mining operations, leading…

Staff Writer | July 18, 2024 | 4:43 pm

Copper output from Codelco this year to top 2023, chairman says

"We have reaffirmed our commitment for 2024 production to surpass…

Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 8:29 am

Reunion Gold inks key deal with Guyana Gov’t

Agreement ensures stable conditions for Reunion's Oko West gold project’s lifespan and secures local workforce development.

Staff Writer | April 19, 2024 | 3:31 am

Codelco eyeing more output, not competition with BHP, minister says

The world's largest copper producer and a symbol of national pride, is aiming this year to reverse two years of falling production.

Reuters | April 18, 2024 | 2:48 pm

Panama election unlikely to shift outlook for First Quantum’s copper mine

Among the five frontrunners for presidency, three have vowed to continue with the plans to close the Cobre Panama mine.

Reuters | April 18, 2024 | 8:23 am

Chile’s president says Codelco output to grow; touts investment climate

Boric also stressed the need for greater economic distribution of mining industry profits to local communities.

Reuters | April 18, 2024 | 6:25 am

Solaris Resources inks fresh deal with Ecuador communities

The improved agreement, inked by the Warints and Yawi people, emphasizes constructive dialogue and collaboration with local groups.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 18, 2024 | 3:15 am

Rinehart expands Ecuador push with stake in copper-gold project

Private company Hancock Prospecting will pay Titan Minerals as much as $120 million on drilling and exploration work.

Bloomberg News | April 18, 2024 | 1:24 am

Governments must broker local support for mines, industry group says

CMM now pushing governments to bear the full responsibility of obtaining free, prior and informed consent from local communities.

Reuters | April 17, 2024 | 4:13 pm

Codelco to benefit from entry into lithium business, says Moody’s

On Tuesday, Codelco CEO said that the company made progress in negotiating with local communities over lithium mining.

Staff Writer | April 17, 2024 | 10:29 am

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

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