February 25, 2025 Power outage hits swaths of Chile, from largest copper mine to Santiago streets Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, was without electricity, while state-owned copper miner Codelco said all its mines had been affected.
February 25, 2025 BHP to advance $2 billion concentrator optimization at Escondida mine The optimization is the first initiative of its decade-long $10.8 billion investment plan it announced in November.
February 25, 2025 First Quantum steps up campaign to reopen Panama copper mine The company has switched from a low-profile approach to engaging with Panamanians.
February 24, 2025 Congo offers US, Europe minerals in exchange for peace President Felix Tshisekedi urged direct trade and didn't rule out a minerals deal if tied to ending the nation's conflict.
February 24, 2025 Ivanhoe expands Makoko copper deposit in DRC An 81,000‑metre drill program last year in the Western Forelands drove the expansion.
February 24, 2025 New Indonesia sovereign wealth fund to invest $20 billion in projects Investments include more than 20 projects in nickel, bauxite and copper processing.
February 24, 2025 BHP seeks copper deals while metal is hot BHP might finally have the rare chance to access more of the world’s largest copper reserves that can last for generations.
February 24, 2025 Codelco is winning over investors on signs of copper turnaround The company's $22 billion debt shift follows positive news, including production increases and record export revenue.
February 21, 2025 Chilean copper leaching tech company Ceibo appoints former BHP head of innovation Cleve Lightfoot, former head of innovation at BHP and ex-Glencore general manager, joins board as an advisor.
February 21, 2025 Ivanhoe nets $193M profit but floods, quick expansion cloud outlook The disruption at Kipushi not only pushed C1 costs higher but also underlines the vulnerability of operations.
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
