Mining Activity in Latin America Heats Up to $198 Billion

SUGAR LAND--March 7, 2018--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--In Latin America, there are more than 1,500 active mining projects totaling about $198 billion under development, ranging from those in the early exploration stage to those under construction, according to Industrial Info's Metals & Minerals Business Intelligence Platform. Ranked by total investment value, the top five Latin American countries for mining projects are: Chile with $53 billion; Brazil with $52 billion; Peru with $41 billion; Mexico with $14 billion; and Argentina with $13.8 billion.

Within this article: Spence copper mine expansion in Chile. Additional companies: BHP Billiton plc (NYSE:BHP), Fortuna Silver Mines Incorporated (NYSE: FSM US).