Rapidly expanding copper producer for sale
The Chilean mining company Mantos Copper, which was bought out of Anglo American by Audley Capital and Orion…
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Chinese chase stake in lithium producer
Four Chinese entities are chasing the 32% stake in Chilean lithium miner SQM that Canada’s PotashCorp is in…
Scotiabank buys Chilean unit
The Canada-based Scotiabank has, as expected, taken a major stride towards fulfilling one of its strategic priorities, in…
Market sees logic in BBVA/Scotiabank deal
Investors have been quick to commend the logic of negotiations between the Spanish bank BBVA and the Canadian…
BHP Billiton begins sale process
BHP Billiton has begun the sales process of Cerro Colorado, its Chilean copper mine. The process is in…
Glencore stops copper mine sell-off
Glencore has halted the divestment of Lomas Bayas, its Chilean copper mine, according to sources. The firm did…
Barrick to sell prime copper asset
Barrick Gold is looking to sell its flagship Zaldívar copper mine in Chile in order to meet its…
Statkraft boosts presence in Chile
In a move to further its overseas expansion strategy, Norway’s state-owned power producer Statkraft has agreed to acquire…
Appetite strong for Anglo assets in Chile
There appears to be healthy interest in the copper assets in Chile that Anglo American has put up for…
Gas Natural makes move in Chile
To further its expansion strategy in Latin America, Spain’s Gas Natural has made a €2.6bn takeover bid for…
