Peru: Mining exports reach US$32 billion by October 2021
Peru's mining exports totaled US$32.8 billion between January and October 2021, an increase of 59.2% compared to the same period...
January 12, 2022Section
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Glencore sold its zinc operations in Argentina to the local Ontegra Capital group
Multinational Glencore announced an agreement with the Argentinean group Integra Capital to buy its zinc operations in Argentina
December 23, 2021
Rio Tinto says it will buy Argentine lithium project for US$825 million
Anglo-Australian Rio Tinto Plc said today that it will buy the Rincón lithium project located in Argentina for US$825 million
December 22, 2021
More than 40% of Peru’s copper production could be paralyzed if social conflicts escalate
If social conflicts persist, 44.4% of Peru's copper production would be at risk, which means 10% of the copper demanded...
December 15, 2021
Peru’s copper production to stand at less than 4 million tons this decade, below its potential of 5 million, says BTG
BGT Pactual says it is likely to keep Peru's annual copper production below 4 million tons, rather than the expected...
December 14, 2021
Peruvian miners reject proposal to raise taxes because they say they risk US$50 billion in investments
Union of Peru's largest mining companies rejected Government's proposal to raise the tax burden on the sector by at least...
December 13, 2021
Mining companies say “erratic” actions of Peruvian government exacerbate conflicts
Peru's largest mining companies said that the "erratic" actions of the government are exacerbating conflicts in the sector.
December 9, 2021
Chile’s Codelco foresees copper price around US$3.80/US$3.90 per pound next year
Chile's Codelco, the world's largest Copper mine, foresees a copper price of around US$3.80 - US$3.90 per pound next year
December 1, 2021
Chilean project could make the country a serious supplier of rare earths
Mining company Hochschild to make a deposit of rare earths in Bíobío, Chile, one of the world's few processing plants...
November 3, 2021