October 9, 2025

Codelco posts worst monthly copper output in decades on accident

The state behemoth produced 93,400 metric tons in August, down the lowest since the agency’s data set began in 2003.

October 9, 2025

Argentina mining investment on pause as midterm elections loom

Argentina is set to hold midterm elections on October 26, a crucial test for President Javier Milei as he enters the second half of his term.

October 9, 2025

Zambia’s record copper production meets a red-hot market

Zambia stands out as one of the few places where output is rising.

October 9, 2025

Exxaro CEO says copper ambitions remain but now more modest

The coal miner still wants to acquire copper assets but has scaled back its ambitions since missing out on a mine in Botswana.

October 9, 2025

Copper output from Codelco slides 25% in August after deadly mine accident

Production fell to 93,400 metric tons for the month.

October 9, 2025

Capstone Copper’s investor launches $454 million block trade

Hadrian Capital Partners is selling down an A$688 million stake in the miner.

October 9, 2025

Over 25% of global copper supply trapped by ESG roadblocks — study

The US, Peru, Chile and Panama hold some of the largest reserves now off the market due to environmental, social, and governance hurdles.

October 8, 2025

Mercuria’s new metals unit reaps $300 million so far this year

Mercuria became one of the largest importers of copper cathode into the US as traders rushed to draw down global inventories.

October 8, 2025

McEwen sees copper investors resisting latest Argentina woes

McEwen Copper released a feasibility study for its Los Azules project and is looking to go public early next year.

October 8, 2025

Congo mining firms underreported $16.8 billion in revenue, audit says

The discrepancy resulted in $50.4 million in lost contributions to development funds, the report said.