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.
February 21, 2025 Global exploration budgets fall as juniors tighten belts: S&P Global spending dropped 3% to $12.5 billion, S&P’s Corporate exploration strategies 2024 report shows.
February 21, 2025 Indonesia minister says Freeport can resume copper concentrate exports The government has decided to allow exports by Freeport but would impose export duties on the shipments as a penalty.
February 21, 2025 Newmont again postpones investment decision for Yanacocha project in Peru The company said the postponement will allow it to prioritize more profitable projects.
February 21, 2025 Column: BHP, Rio Tinto talk up energy transition, bet on minimal Trump fallout For both companies, the blame for the weaker earnings was squarely placed on iron ore, the key raw material for steel.
February 21, 2025 China’s Norinco sweetens bid for Congo copper mines as deal stalls Norinco already owns the Comica and Lamikal mines in Congo.
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Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am