Latin America Top Stories

Barrick starts fieldwork at Precipitate’s Pueblo Grande

Company's work will concentrate on the project's Lithocap Zone, located west of Pueblo Viejo mining pits.

Bruno Venditti | June 17, 2020 | 11:11 am

Biggest copper nation has an optimistic take on hectic news flow

There’s incentive for Chilean mines to continue operating at near…

Bloomberg News | June 17, 2020 | 10:11 am

Iamgold suspends operations in Suriname amid covid-19 cases

The union said the company's safety measures were not enough.

Reuters | June 17, 2020 | 8:11 am

Gran Colombia gold output nears 2019 levels

The company reported total gold production for the first five…

Bruno Venditti | June 16, 2020 | 12:40 pm

Nexa issues $500 million bond, stock rises

The offering marks a return to the bond market for…

MINING.com Editor | June 16, 2020 | 12:18 pm

Mick Davis first deal to land in Canada: report

Davis is said to be finalizing talks with a Toronto-listed miner, in a deal that could kick-off a long awaited buying spree.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 10, 2015 | 8:00 am

Nice bump for Lundin on Candelaria reserves update

Two new deposits extend mine life at Chile mine bought for $1.8bn by 190,000 tonnes contained metal and three years.

Frik Els | April 8, 2015 | 12:03 pm

Signs of life for mining M&A

Mining transactions almost doubled last year and the trend is likely to stretch over 2015, as lower commodity prices are making some unprofitable.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2015 | 7:00 am

Batista trial descending into farce

The Brazilian judge in Eike Batista's landmark trial was first caught driving mining tycoon's seized Porsche and is now charged with embezzling drug money.

Frik Els | April 7, 2015 | 4:08 pm

Robbers grab gold worth $8m from Mexico mine

McEwen Mining's El Gallo mine in Sinaloa hit by armed robbers stealing 7,000 ounces of gold in concentrate.

Frik Els | April 7, 2015 | 3:30 pm

Iron ore price breaks fall, claims big scalp

Iron ore regained its footing Tuesday, but too late for once high-flying Atlas Iron as 13mtpa producer's shares are suspended and receivership looms.

Frik Els | April 7, 2015 | 11:29 am

World’s largest copper producer Chile slashes 2015 output forecast

Mostly due to a lower estimate from Anglo American's projects and the Zaldivar mine, which is operated by Barrick.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 7, 2015 | 8:30 am

Barrick hints at Mick Davis deal

Sounds like just about everyone in mining is hoping to get into bed with Mick Davis and his $5.6 billion.

Frik Els | April 6, 2015 | 3:28 pm

Brazil Minerals mines largest rough diamond to date

4.01 carats

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 6, 2015 | 9:16 am

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