Latin America Top Stories

Solaris strikes deal with Ecuadorian Indigenous organization, other groups complain

ComplaInt before Canadian authorities claims the miner moved forward with the Warintza project, which overlaps Shuar Arutam-titled territory, despite the community’s opposition.

Staff Writer | March 3, 2024 | 2:45 am

Chile wants 3 or 4 new lithium projects running in 2026, finance minister says

Chile initiated a policy last year to increase state control…

Reuters | March 3, 2024 | 1:30 am

Insight: Inside a copper output plunge at No. 1 global producer Codelco

Codelco "has had some significant strategic errors," especially attempting simultaneous…

Reuters | March 1, 2024 | 9:51 am

Adani’s $1.2bn copper smelter to import concentrates from Peru, Chile, Australia

Kutch Copper, the world's biggest single-location plant of its type,…

Reuters | March 1, 2024 | 9:15 am

Yellen praises Chile’s policies in visit to lithium-rich ally

US Treasury Secretary will see government officials including Finance Minister…

Bloomberg News | March 1, 2024 | 9:11 am

Pre-tax profit for Codelco down 65% this year through Sept

Chile’s Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, on Thursday posted a 65% drop in its pre-tax profit for the first nine months […]

Reuters | October 26, 2023 | 3:42 pm

Vale’s third-quarter profit slips but beats expectations

The company reported a 36% year-on-year decline in third-quarter net profit, landing above analyst estimates.

Reuters | October 26, 2023 | 2:56 pm

Vale to pay out $2 billion to shareholders, launch buyback program

The company will pay 2.33 reais per common share in dividends and interest on capital on Dec. 1.

Reuters | October 26, 2023 | 1:38 pm

Panama’s top court considers lawsuit over First Quantum deal

The court said in a statement that it will issue an opinion on the lawsuit within 10 business days.

Bloomberg News | October 26, 2023 | 11:04 am

Capex of top 30 miners to grow 6.2% in 2023, but decline over next two years — report

According to S&P Global, the highest capital budget spend in financial year 2023 is expected to come from BHP.

Staff Writer | October 26, 2023 | 10:00 am

Rinehart may block SQM $1bn takeover of Azure Minerals

The Australian billionaire, who recently thwarted Albemarle’s buyout of Liontown, is said to be evaluating ways to hinder SQM's bid.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2023 | 4:15 am

Allkem’s first-quarter revenue jumps on strong output

Lithium carbonate production at the company's Olaroz lithium project came in at 4,453 tonnes, 35% higher than the previous year.

Reuters | October 25, 2023 | 3:03 pm

Protests continue in Panama against First Quantum’s 20-year deal on Cobre Panama

Since Monday, protests against the contract have led to clashes between protesters and the police and the closure of major roads.

Staff Writer | October 25, 2023 | 9:55 am

SolGold advances plan to sell flagship Ecuador copper project

The miner said there are "several" parties eyeing the Cascabel copper-gold project, and that at least five suitors have completed site visits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 25, 2023 | 3:44 am

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