In this issue: Mincom broadens focus in Latin America,Expomin draws large Australian contingent, Australia lends support to rebuild Chile, Queensland pitches in, Queensland makes firm commitment to the region, Chile Appeal,Rio Tinto’s ‘La Granja’ study to take several years, Petrobras makes first foray into Australia,Foreign capital inflows into Latin America on rise, Update on certificates of origin for Chile, Gekko Systems adds resources to Latin America, Australia-Mexico: A Creative Partnership,Report card on Colombia,Feature: Government’s focus on Latin America, Inaugural Perth dinner,Concessions market to be lead by Brazil, Chile and Colombia,Bolivia changes mining laws,  IDB promises US$3bn pa for renewable energy, Colombian mining on the rise