Latin America Top Stories

BHP and Vale reach agreement over Mariana dam collapse proceedings in the UK

The miners will equally share the cost of any damages related to proceedings in Britain over the 2015 disaster.

Staff Writer | July 12, 2024 | 7:57 am

Chilean lithium to be eligible for US tax break

The IRA requires a certain percentage of the critical metals…

Reuters | July 11, 2024 | 2:38 pm

Global lithium sector eyes Argentina’s salt flats on tech test run

Eramet is being closely watched by competitors from the US…

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 7:25 am

Codelco’s copper output edges up in May

Codelco produced 111,700 metric tons of copper in May, up…

Reuters | July 10, 2024 | 7:19 am

Nexa Resources in talks to sell Peru copper project

The Latin America-focused miner has confirmed ongoing negotiations linked to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2024 | 4:02 am

G Mining’s Brazil gold mine construction near complete, on track for production in H2

Over a mine life of 10.5 years, Tocantinzinho is expected to produce 1.83 million oz. of gold.

Staff Writer | April 11, 2024 | 6:32 am

Tianqi takes another shot at probing SQM-Codelco lithium deal

It’s the latest twist in tensions between SQM and its Chinese shareholder after representatives of the two companies questioned each other’s real motivations.

Bloomberg News | April 10, 2024 | 6:47 pm

Two workers dead at Newmont’s Cerro Negro mine in Argentina

Both teammates worked on the company’s technical services team.

Staff Writer | April 10, 2024 | 4:02 pm

Capstone Copper feeds first ore to new mill at Mantoverde

The project is 70% owned by Capstone and 30% by Mitsubishi Materials.

Staff Writer | April 10, 2024 | 10:35 am

Protesters blockade Peru’s Las Bambas mine after talks fall through

Since it began operations in 2016, the mine has had to halt operations for more than 600 days.

Reuters | April 10, 2024 | 8:52 am

Brazil Potash gets state license for Autazes project

The company intends to invest $2.6 billion to establish the mine.

Bruno Venditti | April 9, 2024 | 12:25 pm

BHP set to dethrone Codelco as world’s biggest copper producer

As long as BHP’s giant Escondida mine in Chile continues to step up production, the Australian company will nudge past Codelco this year.

Bloomberg News | April 9, 2024 | 10:50 am

Lithium market struggles to recover after epic boom and bust

A stuttering recovery in lithium prices is providing a fresh reminder of why the dramatic rally of recent years was followed by an even more breathtaking collapse.

Bloomberg News | April 9, 2024 | 4:25 am

Vale walks away from exploration JV with Serabi Gold

Serabi Gold noted it remains optimistic as there already are “a number of other groups keen to partner” with them.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2024 | 5:39 am

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