October 15, 2025 BHP eyes revival of long-closed copper mines in Arizona CEO Mike Henry stated Trump's policy changes prompted BHP to boost exploration and reassess dormant assets in Arizona.
October 14, 2025 Freeport to break away from copper benchmark it set for decades Many expect the benchmark to plunge even further in 2026, potentially turning negative.
October 14, 2025 First Quantum hits back at ESG report on “blocked” La Granja In September 2023, La Granja began a new phase, emphasizing advanced exploration and detailed technical and socio-environmental studies.
October 14, 2025 Aurubis held talks with US on support for new smelter, CEO says A new smelter is one of three options Europe's biggest copper producer is considering to take advantage of a US drive to boost domestic output.
October 14, 2025 Supply problems may force Freeport Indonesia to halt Manyar smelter The $3.7 billion Manyar smelter only resumed operations in May after a fire broke out in October last year.
October 14, 2025 Codelco fast-tracks automation after deadly mine collapse Codelco is negotiating with tech firms and unions to enhance automation and reduce worker risk at El Teniente mine.
October 13, 2025 Rio Tinto says strong year-end iron ore push needed as China demand surges The world's biggest iron ore producer shipped 84.3 million tonnes of the steel-making commodity from its Pilbara operations.
October 13, 2025 Vale, Wabtec to test ethanol use in locomotives on the Vitória-Minas Railway in Brazil Ethanol is a renewable fuel that replaces fossil diesel.
October 13, 2025 Codelco buys into Friedland’s I-Pulse to boost mine efficiencies Codelco joins other miners such as Rio Tinto Group, Newmont and Teck Resources as investors in the US-based firm.
October 12, 2025 INSIGHT: Mining megadeals are poor fix for copper shortage For mining bosses to start solving the copper shortage, the rest of the world will have to feel it first.
Codelco leadership in focus as Chile voters shift to right The position requires political dexterity, especially around decisions that could trigger job losses. December 15, 2025 | 03:18 pm
