Latin America Top Stories

Capstone Copper updates Santo Domingo FS with optimized mine plan

The FS highlighted improved economics compared to the one released in 2020, including an after-tax net present value of $1.7 billion.

Staff Writer | August 1, 2024 | 8:45 am

Adventus-Silvercorp deal to go ahead following favourable court ruling

In April, Silvercorp agreed to buy Adventus and its 75%…

Staff Writer | July 31, 2024 | 9:53 am

Rio Tinto open to major acquisitions to meet copper goals

CEO Jakob Stausholm noted that buying quality assets in the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2024 | 4:35 am

Codelco working very hard to boost copper output, CEO says

He added that Saudi Arabia mining officials who he met…

Reuters | July 30, 2024 | 3:26 pm

BHP, Lundin grab Filo in $3bn South American copper deal

BHP and Lundin are creating a 50/50 JV that will…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 30, 2024 | 3:54 am

Peru economy grows more than expected in February on mining gains

Larger copper, gold and molybdenum volumes boosted metals mining just over 17%, according to government statistics.

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 9:55 am

Chile probes for lithium exploration interest, aims for five projects

Economy minister Nicolas Grau said the country is hoping to develop between 3 and 5 new lithium projects.

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 8:07 am

Horizonte Minerals fails to secure financing, considering mine sale

The company considers selling its Brazilian nickel mine amidst low prices and supply surplus from Indonesia.

Staff Writer | April 15, 2024 | 7:21 am

Vale operations in Brazil now 100% renewable energy-powered

The world's top iron ore and nickel miner said that 100% of the electricity used in its local operations last year came from green sources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2024 | 5:47 am

Copper output at Codelco set to rise this year, CESCO says

Codelco is aiming to produce between 1.325 million and 1.390 million metric tons of copper this year.

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 5:40 am

Codelco can do more if given a better partner for the Atacama salt flat

Codelco, Chile's top copper producer, has entered the lithium business mandated by the country's national lithium strategy, unveiled in 2023.

José Cabello | April 15, 2024 | 5:06 am

Illegal workers arrested at Posco Argentina operation

The illegal workers had entered Argentina under tourist visas and started working for the mining company at the Güemes Industrial Park.

Staff Writer | April 14, 2024 | 12:42 pm

Elder hurt in clash between Argentinian Indigenous community, police over mining project

Representatives from the Peñas Negras Indigenous community clashed with heavily armed police officers over the weekend.

Staff Writer | April 14, 2024 | 5:35 am

An eye-watering squeeze in copper ore is firing up the bulls

An index of deals compiled by CRU shows the discount for copper ore – known as treatment and refining charges – has fallen to a record low in data going back to 1989.

Bloomberg News | April 12, 2024 | 12:05 pm

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