June 27, 2025 Vale’s new CEO aims to make Brazilian miner the world’s biggest “It has to be the biggest mining company in the world because we are sitting on the biggest mining endowment in the world," Gustavo Pimenta said.
June 27, 2025 First Quantum starts shipping stockpiled copper from Panama mine The vessel is carrying concentrate destined for European copper smelter Aurubis, Bloomberg sources say.
June 27, 2025 Vale defines part of Carajas investment plan execution Company says some of the projects are in the execution phase.
June 27, 2025 BHP bets on $10.6B Jansen mine to build potash footprint The biggest private investment in Saskatchewan history is nearing the finish line.
June 27, 2025 China’s copper smelters win better-than-expected $0 processing fee Some Chinese smelters have agreed to process copper from Antofagasta for no charge, a record low for the industry.
June 27, 2025 Nornickel expects negative hit from high interest rates, trade wars The company is also contending with low metals prices due to the rouble's strengthening this year.
June 26, 2025 Mali to restart production at Barrick’s Loulo‑Gounkoto gold mine Mali will resume operations at the complex under court-appointed oversight.
June 26, 2025 Zambia court adjoins ZCCM to Sampa’s challenge on Mopani sale A new owner for Mopani is expected to invest in raising copper output to about 200,000 tons per year by 2027.
June 26, 2025 BHP faces UK contempt charge for funding case over Brazil dam collapse BHP denies liability and says the case duplicates legal proceedings and repair programs in Brazil.
June 25, 2025 SQM cuts 5% of Chile workforce as prices fail to bounce back Lithium prices have plunged nearly 90% since their peak in late 2022.
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
