October 15, 2025

US judge set to approve Rio Tinto’s $139M Mongolia mine settlement

The lawsuit relates to Rio's $7 billion underground expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi mine.

October 15, 2025

Aurubis shares drop as Salzgitter’s stake to shrink in bond deal

The move quenched simmering takeover speculation because Salzgitter has held 29.99% of Aurubis.

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.