Central and South America
Argentina judge halts deforestation of Chaco forest in rare move
The move comes amid an investigation into an alleged public-private corruption scheme involving both business people and local officials profiting from illegal land...
Union at BHP’s Escondida copper mine in Chile signs new deal, ending risk of strike
The union at BHP's Escondida copper mine in Chile signed a deal on Sunday, ending a strike that could have threatened global copper...
BHP reaches preliminary agreement with Escondida union in Chile, Bloomberg News reports
Mining giant BHP has reached a preliminary agreement with the Escondida union in Chile over the strike at its copper mine
BHP defuses Escondida copper mine strike with sweetened wage offer
Global mining giant BHP has reached an agreement with a striking union at its massive Escondida copper mine in Chile
BHP strike in Chile enters third day, buoying global copper price
BHP and the worker union held an initial meeting on Wednesday in a bid to defuse the Escondida mine strike but failed to...
Hurricane Ernesto aims for Bermuda after leaving many in Puerto Rico without power or water
Half a million thought be without power in Puerto Rico as Hurricane Ernesto moves on towards Bermuda.
Brazil’s coastal winds could power energy transition, but challenges remain
A World Bank report highlights Brazil's offshore wind potential, noting the need for infrastructure and policy support.
Striking BHP miners reject new talks as Escondida standoff hardens
Initial meeting over BHP mine strike does not constitute formal start of talks as copper site continues limited operations.
Workers strike at world’s biggest copper mine in Chile
Escondida mine strike called by union over unmet demands echoes 44 days of action in 2017 that cost BHP $740m.
Argentine lithium a boon for some, doom for others
With lithium extraction, Argentina's people can earn a relative fortune – but the effect on local resources and the future of mining are...
