South American mining news
Miata Metals to fully acquire Nassau gold project
Miata Metals Corp. has entered into an option agreement with the registered owner of the Nassau gold project in Suriname.
Metso and G Mining Ventures sign key agreement for gold project in Guyana
Metso and G Mining Ventures have signed an agreement for the delivery of key process equipment to the high-grade Oko West Gold Project in Co-operative Republic of Guyana.
Rio Tinto partners with Codelco to develop lithium project
Rio Tinto and Corporación Nacional Del Cobre de Chile have signed binding agreements to form a joint venture to develop and operate a high-grade lithium project.
Codelco and Rio Tinto to develop mining district in the Atacama Region
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.
Tariffs, Trade & Transformation
Amelia Haines, BMI, UK, studies the implications of current US politics on the Latin American mining sector.
SolGold announces Environmental Licence granted for Porvenir Project
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: Capitalising on Peru’s silver legacy for a sustainable future
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 reports solid production
Fortuna Mining Corp. has reported production results for 1Q25 from its four operating mines in West Africa and Latin America.
Menzel Elektromotoren fits mill motor for gold mine at 4200 m high
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’s Piauí Nickel Metais achieves Nickel Mark sustainability award
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.