August 11, 2023

Chile’s President blocks push for private lithium concessions

President Boric's strategy only grants lithium licences to public-private partnerships under government control.

August 10, 2023

Assassination in Ecuador spurs investor rethink of elections

“Some investors may be interpreting that the more moderate candidates have a better chance of performing well in the upcoming elections,” analyst said.

August 10, 2023

Codelco and Anglo American discuss mining pact to lift copper output in Chile

Talks are focusing on enabling Codelco’s Andina mine and Anglo’s Los Bronces to tap rich ore grades sitting between the two operations.

August 10, 2023

Antofagasta profit jumps despite lower copper prices, boosts dividend

Antofagasta increased its interim dividend to 11.7 cents per share from 9.2 cents last year, after posting a 7.5% rise in half-year profit .

August 9, 2023

Ford shuts down in Brazil, and China’s top EV maker comes to the rescue

The resurrection of the former Ford plant represents the grand industrial ambitions of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

August 9, 2023

Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes

New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.

August 9, 2023

Ecuador’s President asks court to resume environmental consultations

Popular referendums, halted since last week, are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador.

August 9, 2023

Gerdau reveals details of its $653 million investment plan in Brazil

SRK has certified the presence of 476 million metric tons of proven and probable iron ore reserves in the Miguel Burnier mine.

August 8, 2023

Bolivia eyes lithium mining investment from Brazil’s Petrobras

Petrobras has signaled interest in Bolivia's lithium-rich salt flats with an eye toward industrial-scale projects.

August 8, 2023

Peru copper output grows in first half of 2023, up 22% in June

Copper output was hit earlier this year after nationwide protests, but mining conglomerate Grupo Mexico has been upbeat.