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.
August 8, 2023 Lithium Chile reports NPV of $1.1 billion for Arizaro project in Argentina The Arizaro project is currently undergoing the second phase of its development, with the goal of establishing a measured resource.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
