April 17, 2024 BHP to decide on future of nickel business by August, trims met coal estimates The world's largest listed miner said iron ore production from mines it operates in Western Australia on a 100% basis was 68.1 million tonnes during the three months ended March…
April 17, 2024 Aging copper mines are turning into money pits despite demand Chile’s Chuquicamata is a cautionary tale for an industry beset by rising costs and heightened regulatory scrutiny.
April 17, 2024 Aurubis to grow organically rather than through deals, CEO says The $700 million facility will have an initial capacity of 90,000 metric tons per year.
April 17, 2024 Antofagasta’s Q1 copper output down 11% yr/yr The company reiterated that it expects output in 2024 of between 670,000 and 710,000 tons.
April 17, 2024 Rio Tinto to favour development over acquisition of copper mines — exec Copper boss Bold Baatar says Rio's goal of producing 1 million tonnes of the metal annually within the next five years will be achieved through organic growth.
April 16, 2024 Rio Tinto’s first-quarter iron ore shipments fall 5%, missing estimates Mine depletion in its Yandicoogina mine in Western Australia contributed to the fall in shipments.
April 16, 2024 Vale’s iron ore output up 6% in first quarter, sales jump Vale's iron ore output in the first three months of the year totaled 70.84 million metric tons.
April 16, 2024 Rio Tinto aims to keep Resolution’s copper in US, executive says The Arizona mine would, if developed, over its life produce more than 40 billion pounds of copper and supply more than a quarter of US demand.
April 16, 2024 Teck Coal, First Nation sign stewardship agreement for Elk Valley A relationship charter establishes a path forward to collaboratively advance responsible mining.
April 16, 2024 Codelco CEO vows to pursue community buy-in over lithium expansion Chile’s state-run miner has made progress in negotiating with local communities over lithium mining and will keep working to win their support, Chief Executive Ruben Alvarado said.
Copper price racks up longest rally since 2017 with bulls at the helm Futures have rallied by more than 40% this year, setting up the biggest annual advance since 2009. December 30, 2025 | 09:12 am
