August 13, 2025

MMG warns Peru election poses risk to Las Bambas copper mine

Las Bambas, the largest copper mine in Peru, is the Chinese company’s most profitable asset.

August 12, 2025

Samarco gets court approval to exit bankruptcy proceedings

The proceedings were triggered by a 2015 dam collapse near the Brazilian city of Mariana, which halted operations for several years.

August 12, 2025

South Africa, ArcelorMittal locked in talks over key mill’s fate

A decision could emerge in coming days and the mill is hemorrhaging cash, with the entire group being unprofitable.

August 12, 2025

Albemarle says Chile lithium plant operating normally after incident last week

Chile's mining regulator and labor office had opened an investigation into the La Negra lithium processing plant.

August 12, 2025

De Beers strikes first kimberlite field in 30 years

De Beers and Endiama plan increased drilling, surveys and lab tests in Angola to assess the discovery's potential.

August 12, 2025

Copper output from Codelco climbs 17% in June

Meanwhile production at BHP's Escondida mine slid 33%.

August 12, 2025

Lithium miners retrace share gains with Chinese output in focus

The lithium market was rocked on Monday after CATL confirmed the suspension of its Jianxiawo mine.

August 12, 2025

Alrosa flags high rates, inflation pressure as revenue falls

Russia's sanctions-hit diamond producer reported a 25% fall in first-half revenue.

August 12, 2025

Peabody–Anglo $3.8B coal deal on the brink after mine fire

Peabody will announce on August 19 if it will proceed with acquiring Anglo's mines, as it seeks to renegotiate a lower price.

August 11, 2025

Codelco begins gradual restart at Chile mine hit by collapse

Company also announced the departure of El Teniente boss Andrés Music, who will be replaced on an interim basis by operations manager Claudio Sougarret.