Latin America Top Stories

Vale preparing for potential fuel leak from damaged ore carrier

MV Stellar Banner is stranded off the Brazilian northern coast.

Reuters | February 27, 2020 | 2:39 pm

Unigold continues to expand targets at Neita

Company released the results of two holes completed at the…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | February 27, 2020 | 12:03 pm

Canada backs Zijin Continental Gold acquisition

The deal received Investment Canada Act's approval, and all the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 27, 2020 | 6:46 am

Fresnillo exercises option to buy Naranjillo property

Naranjillo is a grassroots epithermal silver discovery located in the…

MINING.com Editor | February 26, 2020 | 12:10 pm

Ship carrying Vale iron ore damaged off Brazil coast

The ship's commander issued an emergency satellite alert on Tuesday…

Reuters | February 26, 2020 | 11:51 am

More heads to roll at Glencore this year

The news comes as the Swiss miner and commodities trader reported its first annual net loss since 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 18, 2020 | 5:45 am

BHP profits surge 39% — declares 2nd highest dividend on record

Production and unit costs at all its major assets are on track to achieve full-year guidance.

MINING.com Editor | February 17, 2020 | 2:32 pm

The good, the bad, the ugly: Miners’ ability to stay afloat in the current context

How are major companies addressing market changes driven by the coronavirus outbreak, geopolitical tensions and natural disasters?

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 16, 2020 | 12:13 pm

Peru’s mining sector slowed down in 2019

The Institute of Statistics and Informatics reports a 0.05% drop in the world’s second-largest copper producer.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | February 16, 2020 | 10:40 am

Brazil state judge accepts charges against Vale ex-CEO, others over dam burst

The move follows charges filed by state prosecutors on January 21 accusing the former CEO and other 15 people of homicide.

Reuters | February 14, 2020 | 1:28 pm

ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update

Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 14, 2020 | 5:32 am

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