April 7, 2025

Chile regulator: copper prices have likely peaked as US-China trade war looms

Cochilco says that average copper prices are forecast to stay above $4 per pound this year.

April 7, 2025

New Gold buys remaining stake in New Afton mine for $300M

The deal consolidates New Gold’s ownership of the New Afton copper-gold mine in Canada's British Columbia.

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 6, 2025

Chile to cut 2025 copper price forecast, WSJ reports

The Chilean government will cut the estimated average price to $3.90 to $4 a pound from a current projection of $4.25.

April 4, 2025

Breakthrough Cu-Ta-Li alloy could transform aerospace, defense applications, researchers say

US Army Research Laboratory developed nanostructured copper alloy with exceptional thermal stability and mechanical strength.

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

Glencore seeks Australian government bailout for local copper assets

The company has approached both Queensland and federal governments about the future of its Mount Isa copper smelter and Townville copper refinery.

April 4, 2025

Zambia says copper output may rise to almost 1 million tons in 2025

Copper output in Africa's second-largest producer of the metal is being boosted by revival of mines.