August 25, 2023 Codelco’s new CEO Alvarado tasked with boosting copper output Ruben Alvarado also faces reining in ballooning costs, and spearheading a state push into battery metal lithium.
August 24, 2023 South32 sees competitive process for Botswana copper mine ‘a bit rich’ The company says the sales process for Botswana's Khoemacau copper mine was quite competitive.
August 24, 2023 BHP Xplor launches search for next round of exploration prospects Selected companies will receive up to $500,000 cash payment from BHP, together with access to a network of internal and external experts to help guide development.
August 24, 2023 UK Serious Fraud Office drops long-running investigations into Rio Tinto and ENRC Another setback for an agency that’s expended years prosecuting suspected corruption across the commodities industry.
August 24, 2023 Congo wants ERG copper, cobalt assets in bid to regain control The government and state-owned miner Gecamines say ERG has been too slow to develop the deposits.
August 23, 2023 South32 sees China economic support helping base metals Underlying earnings for the year ended June 30 came in at $916 million, lower than the $2.60 billion posted last year.
August 23, 2023 South32 Appin mine workers to continue strike as talks stall The trade union said in a statement that the workers at the mine and the company failed to reach an agreement on Wednesday.
August 23, 2023 Rio Tinto inks agreement with Madagascar government on QMM operations Deal will enhance the benefits for the people of Madagascar and support a sustainable future for the ilmenite mine, Rio says.
August 23, 2023 Fortescue expects initial license for Brazil green hydrogen project by September Fortescue already has some early agreements with potential buyers.
August 23, 2023 Lithium buyers eye cheaper early-stage deals in Australia Driven by receding prices and by Chile nationalizing the industry, companies have been sniffing around for buys in Australia.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
