October 9, 2025

RANKED: Top 20 biggest copper mines 2025

Escondida retains its top spot – for now.

October 9, 2025

Codelco posts worst monthly copper output in decades on accident

The state behemoth produced 93,400 metric tons in August, down the lowest since the agency’s data set began in 2003.

October 9, 2025

BHP-China iron ore standoff may drag into 2026 as talks stall

So far, the world’s largest miner has seen minimal disruption in its shipments to China.

October 9, 2025

Zambia’s record copper production meets a red-hot market

Zambia stands out as one of the few places where output is rising.

October 9, 2025

Exxaro CEO says copper ambitions remain but now more modest

The coal miner still wants to acquire copper assets but has scaled back its ambitions since missing out on a mine in Botswana.

October 9, 2025

Copper output from Codelco slides 25% in August after deadly mine accident

Production fell to 93,400 metric tons for the month.

October 9, 2025

Anglo American draws Botswana into $5B De Beers sale talks

Anglo will hold direct talks with selected bidders alongside Botswana, which owns 15% of De Beers through its Debswana joint venture.

October 9, 2025

Over 25% of global copper supply trapped by ESG roadblocks — study

The US, Peru, Chile and Panama hold some of the largest reserves now off the market due to environmental, social, and governance hurdles.

October 8, 2025

McEwen sees copper investors resisting latest Argentina woes

McEwen Copper released a feasibility study for its Los Azules project and is looking to go public early next year.

October 8, 2025

Congo to tie cobalt export quotas to three-year company data

A government committee is reviewing historical data of producers to determine quota levels and eligibility.