Canadian oil & gas company “Americas Petrogas Inc.” has announced that its Peruvian subsidiary, America Potash Peru S.A., has discovered phosphate rock at the Sechura
Category: South America
Codelco’s Copper Production on Rise
Codelco, the world’s biggest copper producer, has recently reported an increase in production mainly thanks to the contribution of its new mine. Yet, a decrease
Brazil to Boost its Fertilizer Production
Brazil is among the world’s most significant traders in a number of agricultural commodities ranging from coffee, sugar, and beef to sugar cane. A booming
Brazil’s New Mining “Code of Conduct” Delayed
Brazil’s new mining legislation, a flagship of President Dilma Rousseff’s term, was first announced five years ago but it is still unlikely to be passed
Heringer Planning Major Investments to Maintain Its Share in Fertilize Market
Brazilian fertilizer producer “Fertilizantes Heringer SA” is planning major investment operations to maintain its market share from larger competitor Mosaic Co. and Yara International ASA.
Chile Unlikely to be Hit by Energy Crunch
Chilean President, Michelle Bachelet, is doing her utmost to allay concerns that her country might be eventually squeezed by energy crunch. She has already informed
Brazil Phosphate Market Expecting High Demand
Brazil’s phosphate market is gaining momentum due to the sustained growth of the agricultural sector of this Latin American country, one of the most populous
Bolivia New Mining Law Bans Partnership with Multinationals
A new controversial mining law, which has been approved lately in Bolvia, bans partnership between local cooperatives and international corporations. Bolivians officials say that amendment
G7: Energy Should Not be Used As a Means of Political Coercion
The Energy ministers of the seven most industrialized countries in the world have agreed that “energy should not be used as a means of political
US Mosaic Phosphate Company Buys Fertilizer Units in South America
US Mosaic Company, one of the world’s largest fertilizer makers, has purchased Archer Daniels Midland Co.’s fertilizer units operating in two South American countries, Brazil