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.

December 5, 2025

Battery electric trucks hit Pilbara in joint BHP, Rio Tinto test

The Caterpillar partnership will help miners assess charging needs, power management, and scale-up potential.

December 4, 2025

Rio Tinto’s Nuton tech makes first-ever copper cathode at Gunnison mine

The milestone comes three months after Gunnison produced its first copper cathode at JCM.

December 4, 2025

Rio Tinto targets $10B assets selloff as Trott resets the miner

Rio Tinto’s new CEO pushes a sweeping overhaul aimed at tightening costs, simplifying business structures and boosting long-term growth.

December 3, 2025

Osisko Metals surges on $23M investment boost for Gaspé copper project

Hudbay will become a new investor in the company.

December 3, 2025

Codelco and Glencore to jointly advance major copper smelter in Chile

Glencore will conduct a pre-feasibility study, aiming to finalize the deal by mid-next year, with construction starting in 2030.

December 3, 2025

Glencore to restart production at Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina

Alumbrera, in the northern province of Catamarca, will likely kick off production by the first half of 2028, Glencore said.

December 3, 2025

Appian backs Atlantic Group’s Barrick mine buyout with $150M funding

The deal marks Appian's fourth credit investment in the gold sector in 2025.