October 14, 2025

First Quantum hits back at ESG report on “blocked” La Granja

In September 2023, La Granja began a new phase, emphasizing advanced exploration and detailed technical and socio-environmental studies.

October 14, 2025

Fitch’s BMI lifts 2025 copper price forecast on resilient demand, supply disruptions

The Fitch Solutions unit has raised its 2025 average copper price forecast to $9,650 per tonne, up from $9,500 previously.

October 14, 2025

Aurubis held talks with US on support for new smelter, CEO says

A new smelter is one of three options Europe's biggest copper producer is considering to take advantage of a US drive to boost domestic output.

October 14, 2025

Supply problems may force Freeport Indonesia to halt Manyar smelter

The $3.7 billion Manyar smelter only resumed operations in May after a fire broke out in October last year.

October 14, 2025

Codelco fast-tracks automation after deadly mine collapse

Codelco is negotiating with tech firms and unions to enhance automation and reduce worker risk at El Teniente mine.

October 14, 2025

Capstone Copper sells 25% of Chile projects to Orion for $360M

Deal lowers Capstone’s upfront costs at Santo Domingo and boosts funding for projects in Chile’s Atacama region.

October 13, 2025

Rio Tinto says strong year-end iron ore push needed as China demand surges

The world's biggest iron ore producer shipped 84.3 million tonnes of the steel-making commodity from its Pilbara operations.

October 13, 2025

JPMorgan targets critical minerals with $1.5 trillion security initiative

Jamie Dimon: “It has become painfully clear that the United States has allowed itself to become too reliant on unreliable sources of critical minerals."

October 13, 2025

Value of Argentina’s mining exports up about 33% in first nine months of 2025

The figures mark a historic record for foreign sales from the national mining industry for the first nine months of a year.

October 13, 2025

LME WEEK: Exchange to roll out premium pricing for sustainable metals

Some miners have complained their metals produced with renewable energy are not able to compete with cheaper output produced using coal.