Ship carrying Vale iron ore damaged off Brazil coast

Thanks to polemic TV commercial encouraging Chile’s national soccer team to be bold and daring in upcoming World Cup.

The region produces 45% of the world’s copper, 50% of its silver, 26% of its molybdenum, and equally high percentages of zinc, gold and iron ore.

World's top gold miner reaches an initial agreement with Chile’s Diaguita community, the indigenous group that first blocked the $8.5 billion project.

Prices are up nearly 5% so far this month, heading for a second straight monthly gain.

Angry rioters attacked the nickel facility, which has been closed since early May after an estimated 100,000 litres of acid-tainted effluent polluted a nearby creek.

The detailed claim alleges there were misrepresentations in Barrick's public disclosure relating to Barrick's development of the Pascua-Lama mine located on the border between Chile and Argentina.

The electric motor company's plans to double the globe's battery output will up graphite demand 152%, but sourcing cobalt outside the Congo could prove difficult.

The country sees a growing opportunity for other players beside China.

"We're seeing some positive developments in Argentina relative to attracting foreign investment."