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.

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.