Chile, Argentina revive mining treaty with $20.7B pipeline

U.S. Army contracts for critical minerals processing at military bases

U.S. Army contracts for critical minerals processing at military bases

Pemex and Petrobras to Team Up on Oil and Refining Projects

The national oil companies of Mexico and Brazil agreed to work together to discover, produce and refine oil as both Latin American energy giants push to expand their reserves.

Flagship de-risks Chile gold play after key recovery tests

Flagship Minerals has completed pilot-scale metallurgical drilling at its 2.1-million-ounce Isidora gold project in Chile and shifted immediately into resource growth drilling.

Major economies recognize Peru as a key producer for energy transition

Representatives of the European Union and countries from Europe, the Americas, and Asia highlighted Peru's key role in the world mining market for the global energy transition, the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) reported.

USMCA ‘remains in force,’ Ebrard says, as Mexico eyes tariff reductions: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

After the U.S. announced its intention to allow the trade pact to lapse in 2036, federal officials on Thursday sought to reassure investors that the possibility of an extension remains on the table. Sheinbaum also report on advances in the production of Mexico's Olinia electric cars. The post USMCA ‘remains in force,’ Ebrard says, as Mexico eyes tariff reductions: Thursday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Business : Mexico, U.S. Remain At Odds Over Trilateral Trade Agreement

Business : Mexico, U.S. Remain At Odds Over Trilateral Trade Agreement

President Sheinbaum Announces New Mexican Oil Commerce Strategy with Cuba

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum announced this Monday a commercial plan to resume oil trade with Cuba using private companies to bypass unilateral foreign sanctions. The Mexican head of State explained during a press conference that this initiative is designed strictly as a commercial exchange rather than humanitarian aid. The strategy leverages the recent economic transformations []

US decides against renewing USMCA, shifting to rolling talks

WASHINGTON — The United States won’t renew its trade deal with Canada and Mexico, choosing instead to conduct annual reviews of the pact in a decision that risks adding uncertainty for companies producing goods across North America. The U.S.-...

Costa Rica Geologists Call for National Plan as Illegal Gold Mining Spreads

Costa Rica’s illegal gold mining problem is no longer confined to the long-running Crucitas debate, the Colegio de Geólogos de Costa Rica warned, calling for a national strategy to track gold, strengthen state controls and respond differently to each mining region. The professional association said the country needs a technical plan for gold mining that [] The post Costa Rica Geologists Call for National Plan as Illegal Gold Mining Spreads appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Firms Scale Facilities to Produce More US, European Enriched Uranium Privately

Centrus Energy finalizes contract for 1B HALEU plant build in Ohio, with Fluor as EPC, for commercial production; while Urenco USA eyes 2027 start of big expansion in New Mexico, set to boost low enriched uranium output by 50.

Trump administration declines to renew CUSMA, putting trade deal under annual review

The United States has opted not to renew the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), with the trade deal now entering an annual review process.

Mexican president seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba as island’s crises deepen

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that her country seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba soon, a move that could provide much-needed relief as the island’s crises deepen given a lack of petroleum. Sheinbaum said her administration would seek to send the oil via commercial and privately owned firms instead of state-owned companies as it has done in the past. Mexico became a key fuel supplier to Cuba after the US attacked Venezuela in early January and halted critical oil...

US Pledges $150 Mln for Venezuela Quake Relief

The United States has pledged 150 million in humanitarian assistance for Venezuela following twin earthquakes that killed 235 people, according to the US State Department.

Éducation : La SAG et l’Université de Moncton s’allient pour offrir des bourses d’excellence au Canada

Remplacer l’or des mines par l’or gris de la connaissance : c’est toute l’ambition du nouveau partenariat stratégique signé ce mercredi 1er juillet 2026 au Ministère des Mines et de la Géologie. La Société Anglogold Ashanti de Guinée (SAG) et la prestigieuse Université de Moncton (Canada) ont officialisé une convention qui va permettre à de []

Why is the US ditching its trade agreement with Mexico and Canada?

The U.S. says it won't renew the trade deal with Mexico and Canada struck under the first Trump administration — although it's got ten years left to run. Elena Casas takes a look at what could be next for North America's $1.6 trillion of annual trade. #usa #trade #mexico #canada

US Targets Cuba’s ‘Financial Muscle’ With Tough New Sanctions On Steel, Banks, And Castro Inner Circle

The United States government expanded its economic restrictions against Cuba today, blacklisting five entities and one individual accused of funding and facilitating the Cuban government’s operations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures under Executive Order 14404, which was established by President Trump on May 1, 2026, to target repression and national security threats [] US Targets Cuba’s ‘Financial Muscle’ With Tough New Sanctions On Steel, Banks, And Castro Inner Circle

The USMCA Misses Its World Cup Window of Opportunity

Amid a thrilling edition of the World Cup jointly hosted by the U.S. Mexico and Canada, the U.S. announced it would not renew the trade deal. The post The USMCA Misses Its World Cup Window of Opportunity appeared first on World Politics Review.

Wyoming coal company wins federal money to extract critical minerals from Powder River Basin

Coal-mining giant Peabody Energy also received 6.25M from Wyoming this year to establish a processing facility at its Rawhide coal mine north of Gillette. The post Wyoming coal company wins federal money to extract critical minerals from Powder River Basin appeared first on WyoFile .

US slaps new sanctions on Cuba

The US hit Cuban state companies Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions target five Cuban entities, including three linked to Grupo de Administracion Empresarial S.A., a business conglomerate run by Cuba’s Revolutionary Armed Forces. Best known as GAESA , it is believed to command nearly 40 percent of Cuba's gross domestic product. As of early 2024, it held 14.

Willem Els: Mkhwanazi’s Mexico warning, the R1-billion bust - but no boots on the ground

Willem Els: Mkhwanazi’s Mexico warning, the R1-billion bust - but no boots on the ground

USTR’s Confused Defense of Section 122 Tariffs

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US lifts some Venezuela sanctions to help quake rescue efforts

Washington, June 27 (SANA) The US government has lifted a number of economic sanctions against Venezuela for four months to facilitate relief operations following a pair of deadly earthquakes that jolted the country. “All transactions related to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuelaare authorized” until October 23, a license issued Thursday evening by the US Treasury, []

Mexico and Brazil oil firms agree to cooperation deal

Mexico and Brazil oil firms agree to cooperation deal

From nuclear deal to Quad: The making of the India-US partnership in 21st Century

From nuclear deal to Quad: The making of the India-US partnership in 21st Century

America Besieges Cuba: Economic pressure, military threats violate intel law: Report

America Besieges Cuba: Economic pressure, military threats violate intel law: Report

US Army Opens Military Bases to Critical Minerals Processing in Push to Reduce Reliance on China

On June 25, the U.S. Army announced the conditional award of long-term leases to four companies to build and operate critical mineral processing facilities on underused Army installations, as part of a broader effort to reduce U.S. dependence on China and strengthen domestic supply chains for minerals essential to national defense. The projects will process []

Americas Gold And Silver: A Good Turnaround For Now, But Choppy Waters Ahead

Americas Gold And Silver: A Good Turnaround For Now, But Choppy Waters Ahead

U.S. Department of Energy Awards $75M to Five Projects for Critical Mineral Recovery from Coal Feedstocks

(NaturalNews) The U.S. Department of Energyâs (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation has awarded 75 million to five projects that will use coal ...

Mexico eyes sending oil after Cuba enacts major liberalization under pressure from Trump

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she is considering restarting oil shipments to Cuba, taking advantage of the Cuban government’s new free-market reforms. Such an action would provide relief to the island, which has been pushed to the brink of economic catastrophe by the oil blockade that the Trump administration has put in place to put []

What new tariffs would mean for US-Brazil trade

The US is proposing a new 25 percent tariff on various Brazilian products. That's only the latest development in what has been a very up-and-down year for US-Brazil trade. The post What new tariffs would mean for US-Brazil trade appeared first on Atlantic Council.

U.S. levies sanctions on Cuban state companies that are key to island nation's economy

The U.S. hit Cuban state companies on Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis.

Colombia Resets Foreign Policy With Omar Bula as Incoming Foreign Minister

Colombia is preparing for one of its most significant foreign policy realignments in more than two decades as President-elect Abelardo De La Espriella assembles a government that promises to restore close strategic relations with the United States and other Western democracies, while distancing the country from the ideological alliances that defined the presidency of Gustavo []

Cuba and the Summits of the Americas

In the coming months, the United States is going to face a tough choice: either alter its policy toward Cuba or face the virtual collapse of its diplomacy in Latin America. The upcoming Summit of the Americas, the seventh meeting of democratically elected heads of state throughout the Americas, due to convene in April 2015 ... Read more The post Cuba and the Summits of the Americas appeared first on Americas Quarterly.