Metals
  • Gold$3,993.62/oz0.00%
  • Silver$53.90/oz+0.02%
  • Platinum$1,552.00/oz0.00%
  • Palladium$1,046.50/oz0.00%
  • Copper$6.48/lb0.00%
  • Aluminium$3,047/t+0.01%
  • Nickel$15,870/t+0.13%
  • Zinc$3,744/t−0.09%
  • Lead$1,895/t−0.49%
  • Lithium$14,542/t−0.04%
  • Cobalt$23.11/lb0.00%
  • Uranium$90.10/lb+0.02%
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Latin America

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 Latin America mining news highlights the region’s global role in critical mineral supply, from Chile’s lithium triangle to Peru’s copper powerhouse. This section reports on political shifts, nationalizations, environmental debates, foreign investments, and Indigenous rights movements shaping the mining sector. Coverage spans across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and beyond—crucial for stakeholders tracking global commodity pipelines. Stay informed with insights on legal reforms, tax policies, and international partnerships fueling growth or resistance in this resource-rich region. Related categories: Copper, Lithium, and Mining Policy.

Latin America • Jun 14, 2025

Steel Shock: Trump’s 2025 Tariffs Slam U.S

Trump’s sweeping tariffs on steel, aluminum, and appliances have redrawn the U.S. cost structure. As courts challenge legality and prices surge, industries brace for long-term pain.

Latin America • Apr 4, 2025

U.S.-China Trade War 2025 Heats Up as Beijing

China escalates the U.S.-China trade war 2025 with new export controls on rare earth elements, threatening key American industries and global supply chains.

Latin America • Mar 31, 2025

Mining Regulatory Clarity Act 2025 Aims to

The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act 2025 seeks to restore legal certainty for domestic mining, reduce U.S. reliance on foreign minerals, and protect national security. Here's what’s…

Investment & Project Finance • Nov 27, 2024

Greenland Mining Investment: Biden

Discover how the Biden administration's final push for Greenland mining investment aims to secure critical minerals, boost global energy transition, and counter China's market dominance.

Latin America • Nov 8, 2024

Trump Energy Policies 2.0: What’s Next for

Trump energy policies reshape U.S. energy landscape, prioritizing fossil fuels while challenging renewable growth and raising environmental concerns.

Latin America • Aug 24, 2024

U.S.-Philippines Nuclear Tech Pact Makes

The timing of U.S.-Philippines Nuclear Tech Pact is particularly significant, given the current geopolitical landscape in Southeast Asia.

Battery Metals • Aug 22, 2024

U.S. Defense Department Boosts Electra Battery

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has committed $20 million to Electra Battery Materials Corp. to establish North America's first battery-grade cobalt refinery.

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