Latin America Top Stories

Brazil prosecutors accuse BHP, Vale of colluding to reduce payouts to disaster victims

A mining waste dam burst in 2015 at BHP and Vale's Samarco joint venture in the town of Mariana, releasing a torrent of sludge that killed 19 people.

Reuters | October 23, 2020 | 3:28 pm

Buritica gold mine in Colombia officially opens

Commercial operation will begin in December, and the government hopes…

Reuters | October 23, 2020 | 12:19 pm

MMG resumes shipments at Las Bambas after blockade

The miner had to temporarily halt shipments for six days,…

Bruno Venditti | October 23, 2020 | 10:57 am

Unigold stock takes off on Candelones drill results

Drilling returned 14 m averaging 14.94 g/t Au at the…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 23, 2020 | 10:13 am

Global copper production to increase in 2021 after two years of declines: ICSG

ICSG estimates a deficit of about 50,000 tonnes of copper…

Carl A. Williams - The Northern Miner | October 23, 2020 | 9:52 am

Sumitomo to sell stake in Sierra Gorda copper mine

The Japanese miner is "reviewing its strategic options" regarding its 45% interest in the money-losing mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 8, 2020 | 3:53 am

Gold price rally lifts Top 50 mining stocks above $1 trillion for first time

Gold, copper and iron ore price rally sees value of world's 50 biggest mining companies recover pandemic losses.

Frik Els | October 7, 2020 | 12:00 pm

Osisko Royalties spins out gold developer, raises $75m

The newly formed developer will hold the past-producing Cariboo gold project in B.C. and the San Antonio gold asset in Mexico’s Sonora state.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 7, 2020 | 10:23 am

Mining in the Amazon threatens 20% of indigenous lands – report

Legal and illegal mining on Indigenous lands linked to higher levels of deforestation, according to the World Resources Institute.

MINING.com Editor | October 7, 2020 | 9:11 am

Brazilian niobium miner CBMM eyes European car market

CBMM will work with British high performance luxury automaker BAC to develop a lighter, faster sports car.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2020 | 7:58 am

Peruvian Metals sells gold-silver project in Huancavelica to local investors

The Mansa Musa gold-silver property will be developed by private investors supported by GEXEG S.A.C.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 7, 2020 | 6:15 am

K+S sells Americas salt business for $3.2 billion

Unit also includes K+S Chile and K+S Windsor Salt in Canada.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 7, 2020 | 5:58 am

Judge denies request to freeze $4.7bn from Vale’s accounts

Decision is related to losses incurred after the Brumadinho tailings dam burst last year.

Bruno Venditti | October 6, 2020 | 11:09 am

Solgold shares up 10% on Blanca drilling update

Drill rig arrived at Cerro Quiroz, as crews prepare to recommence drilling at the project, located approximately 8km of SolGold's flagship Alpala deposit.

Bruno Venditti | October 6, 2020 | 9:58 am

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Brazil prosecutors accuse BHP, Vale of colluding to reduce payouts to disaster victims

Buritica gold mine in Colombia officially opens

MMG resumes shipments at Las Bambas after blockade

Unigold stock takes off on Candelones drill results

Global copper production to increase in 2021 after two years of declines: ICSG

Sumitomo to sell stake in Sierra Gorda copper mine

Gold price rally lifts Top 50 mining stocks above $1 trillion for first time

Osisko Royalties spins out gold developer, raises $75m

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