Latin America accounts for 27 percent of global mining investments in 2010

Thursday, 02 June 2011 14:52:43 (GMT+2)

According to figures issued by the Center for Copper and Mining Studies (CESCO), total global investment in mineral exploration in 2010 reached $11.2 billion, with Latin America accounting for 27 percent.

Five countries - Mexico, Peru, Chile, Brazil and Argentina - accounted for 83 percent of total investment in mineral exploration in Latin America in 2010.