March 12, 2023 Colombians face food, medicine shortages as protesting miners block roads Gold miners across Antioquia and Cordoba provinces are protesting the destruction their machinery by authorities.
March 11, 2023 Panama gives First Quantum go-ahead to operate port terminal Panama's Maritime Authority has lifted a suspension on First Quantum's operations at the port of Punta Rincon.
March 10, 2023 Panama minister expects contract with First Quantum will get green light The contract meets "the best interests for the country," Minister Federico Alfaro told Reuters.
March 10, 2023 Vale approves new board nominations Among the new nominations are former Espirito Santo Governor Paulo Hartung and the new head of Banco do Brasil's Previ pension fund, Joao Luiz Fukunaga.
March 9, 2023 Peru mining firms’ logistics at risk from extended protests, analyst says Fitch Ratings warned of possible lack of supplies and issues transporting ore to ports.
March 9, 2023 Lithium Chile confirms buyer interest in its assets following stock halt The South America-focused lithium miner has three active projects.
March 8, 2023 Panama and First Quantum agree on details for copper mine contract The new contract guarantees a minimum annual income of $375 million to the Central American government.
March 7, 2023 “Lithium OPEC” in South America could drive away investment, says Sigma Lithium CEO Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Brazil would cooperate to expand their processing capacity, open battery plants and make EVs locally.
March 7, 2023 Peru to unleash stranded copper with roadblocks largely cleared Peru expects shipments of commodities will begin to normalize within days as the nation’s worst street protests in decades ease.
March 7, 2023 Argentina moves to stop wetlands bill from foiling lithium boom The country has been working on legislation to protect its wetlands amid sprawling fires often blamed on farmers.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
