Central and South America
Colombia rolls out new incentives to cut electricity use as drought persists
As drought hits hydroelectric plants, homes and businesses that exceed their average monthly electrical consumption will be charged additional fees.
Colombian court recognizes environmental refugees
A Colombian court has ruled that environmental calamities, sudden or gradual, can legally be considered a cause of forced displacement, placing obligations on...
Latin American AI startups transform farming, including managing climate risks
Brazilian startup Agrosmart uses artificial intelligence to help farmers manage climate risks and produce more sustainably.
Big miners seek to develop lithium extraction tech for Chile
Lithium mining companies submit proposals for reaching battery grade mineral as Chile seeks to develop salt flats.
Chile’s Antofagasta CEO foresees higher 2024 copper prices
Copper mining in greater demand, says CEO, as global economy improves along with energy transition requirements.
Copper output at Chile’s Codelco set to rise this year, CESCO says
Copper mining production projected to go up even as challenges continue for structural projects designed to extend the life of key mines and...
Chile’s president says Codelco output to grow; touts investment climate
SANTIAGO — Chilean President Gabriel Boric told a major copper industry conference last week that he expects production at state-run miner Codelco to...
Chile’s Codelco eyeing more output, not competition with BHP: mining minister
Codelco, the world's largest copper producer and a symbol of national pride, is aiming this year to reverse two years of falling production...
