Latin America Top Stories

Disputed Sigma Lithium land has ‘probable’ reserves, study shows

The mineral rights for the land have been caught up in a legal dispute between Sigma CEO Ana Cabral and her ex-husband Calvyn Gardner, a former co-CEO.

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:54 am

Antofagasta lowers copper treatment fees for some Chinese smelters

The miner has agreed a sharp reduction to copper treatment…

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:22 am

Vale expects to regain Onca Puma and Sossego copper mine licences

Both licenses are expected to be reinstated within 48 hours.

Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:17 am

AngloGold boosts investment in Brazil as it mulls Corrego’s fate

While it is investing $198m in the country this year,…

Staff Writer | June 27, 2024 | 7:15 am

SQM plans to choose lithium extraction technology by next year

The use of DLE technologies is a core part of…

Reuters | June 26, 2024 | 4:50 pm

Antofagasta secures $2.5 billion for Centinela copper mine expansion

Construction of a second concentrator will add 144,000 tonnes a year to the company’s overall production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 19, 2024 | 3:48 am

Dirty gold can still slip into London market, rights groups say

Refineries vetted by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), which sets standards for the world’s gold markets, said to be sourcing ore from “questionable suppliers and mines”.

Reuters | March 19, 2024 | 3:09 am

Teamwork needed for Peru to develop full mining potential – Anglo American Peru CEO

As long as all interested parties join forces, Peru can take advantage of its ideal conditions to boost and develop the local mining industry, said Adolfo Heeren.

Staff Writer | March 17, 2024 | 8:02 am

Lithium permit freeze limited to new projects, Argentina province says

Companies such as Arcadium Lithium and Posco Holdings are free to continue producing the metal and developing existing projects, Catamarca said.

Bloomberg News | March 15, 2024 | 11:05 am

Economy chief says Chile’s lithium products likely to get US subsidies

If extended to value-added Chilean lithium, the subsidies will make it more attractive for US companies to invest in the country, said Economy Minister Nicolas Grau.

Bloomberg News | March 15, 2024 | 7:52 am