South American mining news

Codelco and Rio Tinto have announced a new collaboration agreement aimed at accelerating the potential development of the mining district around Nuevo Cobre, in Chile's Atacama Region.

Amelia Haines, BMI, UK, studies the implications of current US politics on the Latin American mining sector.

SolGold has announced that the Government of Ecuador has granted the Environmental Licence for the Porvenir Project, located in southern Ecuador’s Zamora Chinchipe province.

Silver X Mining is strategically tapping into Peru’s rich silver district with sustainable practices, rapid growth, and expanding production, positioning itself as a key player in the global silver market.

Fortuna Mining Corp. has reported production results for 1Q25 from its four operating mines in West Africa and Latin America.

Menzel Elektromotoren has fitted a stock motor for operation at an altitude of 4200 m AMSL, and shipped it to a gold mine in the Andes.

Brazilian Nickel Ltd. has announced that Piauí Nickel Metals achieved the prestigious The Nickel Mark award in recognition of its unwavering commitment to responsible and sustainable practices across the nickel value chain.

Metso has entered into an agreement to provide a comprehensive thickener modernisation for a customer site in Mexico, to improve water recovery rates and decrease the amount of process water required.

GoldHaven Resources Corp. has announced the mobilisation of efforts in Brazil for the upcoming exploration programme at the Copeçal Gold Project in Mato Grosso.

Bureau Veritas has announced the acquisition of GeoAssay, cementing its position as the Metals & Minerals market leader in Chile.