April 8, 2025

BHP could kick off Escondida mine investment this year, executive says

BHP requested initial permits in February as part of a larger plan to maximize production at Escondida.

April 8, 2025

Ma’aden weighs foreign partner for minerals processing pact

Saudi Arabia's flagship miner is considering choosing at least one of four foreign firms to form a rare earths processing partnership.

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

Chinese buyers snapped up copper as prices plunged below $8,500

Copper prices plunged as much as 7.7% within 15 minutes of opening on the LME.

April 7, 2025

Ontario announces $8 billion in tariff support, defers mining tax for six months

The Canadian province generates over C$15 billion worth of minerals per year.

April 7, 2025

Gold, copper prices extend decline amid tariff aftershock

Gold has retreated below $3,000, but remains one of the top-performing commodities in 2025.

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.