February 26, 2025

Chile power grid flickers back to life after huge outage and copper mines come back online

The power outage, caused by a transmission line failure in northern Chile, struck mid-afternoon on Tuesday.

February 25, 2025

Trump orders new tariff probe into US copper imports

the countries set to be most affected by any new US copper tariffs would be Chile, Canada and Mexico.

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.