December 9, 2025 Chilean regulator, workers flagged risk at Teck’s Quebrada Blanca dam The mine has had problems since 2024 at its tailings dam, causing Teck to cut production guidance at Quebrada Blanca.
December 9, 2025 Anglo American, Teck shareholders approve $53B merger Shareholder approvals allow Teck and Anglo to move to the next step of seeking approvals from regulators across the world, including Canada.
December 9, 2025 Lundin Gold sees higher costs, stable output in Ecuador Fruta del Norte is expected to produce between 475,000 and 525,000 oz. annually in 2026, 2027 and 2028.
December 9, 2025 BHP strikes $2 billion funding deal with GIP for iron ore power network BlackRock-owned Global Infrastructure Fund would receive a minority stake.
December 8, 2025 Vale to boost autonomous truck fleet in deal with Caterpillar Vale's fleet would reach 90 units, up from 18 at the end of this year.
December 8, 2025 Nornickel fully restores cobalt production after repairs from 2022 fire After the reconstruction, the plant's annual capacity will reach up to 3,000 tons of metallic cobalt.
December 8, 2025 Anglo scraps executive bonus vote as Teck merger decision looms Investors vote Dec. 9 on Anglo’s $53B Teck merger, a deal that could reshape copper output if regulators clear it.
December 5, 2025 Albemarle jumps as UBS says it’s time to buy on lithium recovery The company was raised from the equivalent of hold by UBS analysts.
December 5, 2025 Codelco, Rio Tinto push forward lithium venture, easing jitters Companies met this week to discuss the early-stage Maricunga lithium project, as well as two copper exploration project in Chile.
December 5, 2025 Big-spending SQM joins Chile’s hybrid bond boom Lithium giant has become the third Chilean company to sell hybrid notes in the local market in the past four months.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
