Central and South America
China lithium rebounds on Chile earthquake, but demand concerns persist
China's lithium prices rebounded on Friday, although growing demand concerns weighed on the metal used in electric vehicle batteries.
US unveils Americas-wide plan to boost semiconductor production
Blinken announces Americas' initiative to expand semiconductor industry, beginning with Mexico, Panama, and Costa Rica.
Uncontacted tribe sighted in Peruvian Amazon where loggers are active
Images reveal the Mashco Piro tribe leaving the Amazon rainforest more frequently due to increasing logging activities near their territory.
Bolivia govt announces natural gas “mega field” in biggest discovery since 2005
Bolivia announces a 1.7 TCF natural gas reserve discovery near La Paz, vital amidst declining production and fuel shortages, marking its largest find...
Chilean lithium to be eligible for U.S. tax break
Chilean-mined lithium for EV batteries will qualify for the benefits under the Inflation Reduction Act due to Santiago's free trade agreement with Washington.
Wind power meets grassroots resistance in Brazil’s Northeast
In the poorest parts of Brazil, wind farms can bring both opportunity and misery to communities descended from fugitive slaves.
Analysis: Copper miner Codelco struggles to lift low output
After hitting a 25-year low last year, Chile's state mining giant faces an uphill battle to turn around its performance.
Amazon tribes win lawsuit over carbon credits in Colombia
Court annulled the $3.8M carbon credit deal in the Amazon rainforest, claimed by six local tribes to have been signed without their consent.
Global lithium sector eyes Argentina’s salt flats on tech test run
Direct lithium extraction technology in the spotlight as $870m project in Argentina hopes to prove cleaner way to produce the key metal.
Chile to analyze 81 private lithium proposals, eyeing four projects by 2026
Chile expects to put the country on track to surpass a goal of launching four new projects by the end of 2026.
