Peru election in the balance

Latin America Mining News June 2026

The second round of Peru’s presidential election produced a technical tie with Left leaning Roberto Sánchez enjoying a 10,000-vote lead over Right leaning Keiko Fujimori with 97% of ballots counted.

Trump tweaks tariffs

Geo Paul Harris North America June 2026

President Donald Trump adjusted certain metals tariffs on steel, Al and Cu imports.

Zijin Mining

Latin America Mining News June 2026

A contractor has been killed at Zijin Mining’s Buritica Au mine in Antioquia, Colombia, with another worker injured as a result of an attack.

Orla Mining (NYSE:ORLA)

Latin America Mining News June 2026

Reported an illegal work stoppage and blockade by unionised workers at its Camino Rojo mine in Zacatecas.