October 6, 2023

China’s grip on germanium gets challenged by new Congo plant

China restricted exports of the metal in August amid an escalation of trade war on technology with the US and Europe.

October 6, 2023

Codelco announces leadership shakeup, outgoing CFO to play key lithium role

Alejandro Rivera has been closely involved with Codelco's lithium strategy for years.

October 6, 2023

Pan Pacific sees 0.3% rise in H2 consigned copper output y/y

PPC plans to consign production of 291,900 metric tons of refined copper to its parent firms' smelters.

October 6, 2023

Codelco reassessing costs of projects to upgrade mines

Chairman Pacheco also said the company would maintain capital spending next year at $4 billion, roughly in line with 2023.

October 5, 2023

Newmont’s $16.7bn Newcrest deal gets all regulatory nods

The deal still awaits the crucial Newcrest shareholder vote, scheduled for Oct. 13.

October 5, 2023

Lundin in talks with Japanese trading houses to develop Argentina mine

New CEO Jack Lundin said the company is conducting risk analysis before finalizing strategic partners to help develop the Josemaria copper-gold mine.

October 5, 2023

BHP to focus on cost cuts, patient on M&A

For BHP to engage in a buyout, it would need to consider price, ease of jurisdiction, and opportunity to add value.

October 5, 2023

Teck aiming for coal, metals business separation announcement by end of 2023

CEO Jonathan Price said the company is advancing a range of proposals with a range of counterparties.

October 5, 2023

Codelco loses CFO in latest blow to world’s top copper miner

Alejandro Rivera resigned as CFO a day after Codelco’s investment-grade credit rating was cut one notch by Moody’s.

October 5, 2023

Aurubis to keep European copper premium at record high next year

The company has told customers it will keep the surcharge at $228 a ton, ahead of the start of annual supply negotiations next week.