Latin America Top Stories

Barrick unveils 10-year plan to become world’s most valued gold miner

The strategy sees it boosting production to 5 million ounces of gold a year, with the bulk coming from its North American operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 26, 2020 | 6:55 am

Sumitomo halts mines in Bolivia, Madagascar

Covid-19-related measure affects the company’s San Cristobal silver-zinc-lead mine and…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 26, 2020 | 4:35 am

GoGold hits high grades at Los Ricos South

The company also announced that its operations were not affected…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 25, 2020 | 4:49 pm

Las Conchitas returns more gold for Mako

Highlights include 1.6 metres of 84.64 g/t gold and 80.2…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 25, 2020 | 4:47 pm

Codelco suspends construction projects over virus

The 15-day suspension applied to remaining work being carried out…

Reuters | March 25, 2020 | 2:03 pm

Peru’s copper sector the one with highest growth potential in the world—Chilean expert

Peruvian copper projects are solid, competitive and less costly in terms of energy needs, says the expert.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2014 | 10:45 am

Avino Silver and Gold Mines up 5 pct on monthly production increase

The Mexican-based miner is up 71% since the year started.

Michael Allan McCrae | February 4, 2014 | 4:48 pm

Antofagasta Minerals set to spend US$30 million in exploration in Chile

The company, one of the largest “pure play” copper miners, aims to extend its portfolio.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2014 | 1:54 pm

More than mining: Anglo sets up trading arm

Anglo American takes a leaf from Glencore's book, sets up trading and logistics division set to contribute $400m to profits within two years.

Frik Els | February 3, 2014 | 6:34 pm

Water filtration company targeting estimated $1 trillion worth of precious metals sitting in old mining sites

Using 'natures very own sponges' to extract precious metals.

Ana Komnenic | February 3, 2014 | 6:24 pm

Canadian, Aussie juniors lead mining exploration in Chile

While the junior sector keeps attracting foreign investment, about $40 billion large-scale projects have been put on ice or postponed, study reveals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2014 | 5:38 pm

Mining opposition risks $57bn projected investment in Peru

Last year alone there were 149 conflicts involving mines in the country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2014 | 11:36 am

‘Gold price going up or mines will close’ within six months: Steve Todoruk

Mine closures could squeeze supply, initiating another long-term up move, but at a high cost to producers.

Sprott Group | February 2, 2014 | 12:32 pm

Which gold miners must replenish their reserves through M&A?

We often hear that large gold producers are usually not the best explorers. As such, when it comes time to replenish or grow their resource base, they must look to M&A.

Tickerscores.com | February 2, 2014 | 10:23 am

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