April 8, 2025

Antofagasta expects copper demand to defy tariff turmoil

Antofagasta says Trump's policies could help mining investment.

April 7, 2025

Freeport-McMoRan CEO flags concern over global growth amid US tariffs

Freeport CEO Kathleen Quirk says the recent copper price drop was not good long-term for the industry, which depends on multi-billion dollar investments.

April 7, 2025

Codelco boosts copper output, chairman bullish despite trade war

The world's biggest copper producer registered slightly higher output in the first quarter of the year than in the same period in 2024.

April 7, 2025

Ivanhoe shares rise on hydropower boost, Q1 production results

Kamoa's copper production came near a record high at 133,120 tonnes in Q1 2025.

April 7, 2025

Trump orders fresh review of Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel

The White House directive sent the share price of US Steel up over 13%.

April 7, 2025

As Chile revs up lithium plans, Indigenous people demand more control

Indigenous communities are in talks with Codelco and SQM to gain more influence over plans to increase lithium extraction.

April 6, 2025

Barrick Gold proposes name change to reflect copper push

CEO Mark Bristow has talked for years about his desire to grow the company’s copper operations.

April 4, 2025

Barrick eyes 30% production growth by 2030

The company is also considering changing its name from Barrick Gold to Barrick Mining to reflect its changing production profile, chairman John Thornton said.

April 4, 2025

Indian delegation to visit Chile seeking stake in SQM’s lithium projects

Several companies are in talks with SQM for stakes of 20% in its Mount Holland and Andover projects in Australia.

April 4, 2025

Rio Tinto amends flight delay policy for Pilbara mine workers, union says

The amendment came after more than 400 workers at the Paraburdoo project signed a majority support petition to initiate bargaining for a collective agreement.