August 14, 2014

Former Chilean president slams Codelco’s governance, calls for greater autonomy

He sees it as a key part of the firm's ambitious investment strategy, which in the next stage will plow $25 billion to overhaul older mines.

August 7, 2014

Japan, Chile sign mining deals

Japan already allocates 90% of its investment in Chile to mining.

August 1, 2014

Codelco’s new CEO to lead the copper miner’s $25 billion revamp

Nelson Pizarro (73) will carry out the biggest investment plan in Codelco’s history.

July 4, 2014

Canadian oil sands economic impact highly overrated: poll

A majority of Canadians overestimate the contribution the oil sands make to the world’s 11th largest economy, a study published Friday reveals.

June 17, 2014

First Quantum to buy Lumina Copper for $470M

Acquirer is down.

June 14, 2014

Chile’s Codelco appoints interim CEO

Octavio Araneda, VP of the company's central-south operations, will serve as interim CEO until a new leader is picked.

June 13, 2014

Oil sands juniors hit hardest by Canada’s barriers to foreign investors

Foreign takeover rules imposed in 2012 have hurt oil sands companies, shows a new study by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy.

June 9, 2014

‘Iron lady’ will define future of world’s top copper producer

Laura Albornoz, the first woman appointed director of Chile's owned Codelco, is meeting unions next week as she gets ready to vote on the company's budget.

June 6, 2014

Codelco removes CEO Keller after clash over cost cuts

Keller had been commended for his efforts to overhaul old mines and cut costs at Codelco, but his tough style is said to have triggered tensions within the company and…

June 6, 2014

Canadian oil sands not dirty: EU

After years of lobbying, Canada's Federal Government seems to have persuaded the European Commission to change draft rules that would open the way for Alberta crude supplies.