Ecuador Mining Exports to China Face New Controls
Ecuador mining exports to China face new prior controls on gold and copper. Here is what the rule does and...
August 16, 2026Section
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Minsur’s Santo Domingo Tin Project: US$250M Peru Plan
Minsur advances its Santo Domingo tin project in Puno, Peru with a reported US$250 million plan — still early exploration,...
August 16, 2026
NICA Act Extension to 2035: New Bill Targets Nicaragua’s Gold Sector
The NICA Act extension bill S. 5369 would expand US sanctions on Nicaragua's gold sector through 2035. Status, triggers and...
August 16, 2026
Panama Canal Draft Limits Cut Again in 2026 – What It Means for You
Panama Canal draft limits are tightening again in August-September 2026 due to El Nino. Learn how this affects shipping costs...
August 16, 2026
Mexico US Tariffs: Ebrard Presses T-MEC Review in Washington
Mexico US tariffs are back in focus as Ebrard presses for lower auto and steel duties in the T-MEC review....
August 16, 2026
Cencosud Don Salva: Chile Hard-Discount Push Expands
Cencosud Don Salva is the group's Chile hard-discount rollout; Colombian media cast it as a D1 and Ara rival, but...
August 16, 2026
Fitch Rio de Janeiro AAA: City Hits Top National Rating
Fitch Rio de Janeiro AAA rating upgrade: the city now holds the highest national credit score, signaling fiscal strength. See...
August 16, 2026
Wellington Buys Sabesp: US$1.3 Trillion Manager Goes Underweight US, Overweight Brazil
Wellington buys Sabesp: the US$1.3 trillion global manager cuts US stock and makes the Sao Paulo water utility a top-10...
August 16, 2026
Casas Bahia Loss: Q2 Net Loss R$10.1bn, EY Doubts
Casas Bahia loss reached R$10.1bn in Q2 2026 as EY withheld its opinion on going concern, with 298 stores closing...
August 16, 2026