December 18, 2025

Brian Gilbertson, South Africa dealmaker who led BHP, dies at 82

He helped build BHP Billiton Ltd. before his departure as chief executive officer in 2003.

December 17, 2025

Scotiabank plans to revive metals desk as prices soar

The Canadian bank has hired recruiters to reach out to commodities traders, sales specialists and strategists to staff the unit.

December 17, 2025

Copper’s next shortage is structural, not hype: analyst

BloombergNEF sees copper deficits from 2026 as demand surges, supply lags and geopolitics reshapes global markets.

December 16, 2025

Swift Anglo-Teck merger approval shows Canada’s pro-business shift, dealmakers say

The rapid approval signals a significant shift in Ottawa's approach to foreign takeovers, particularly in the sensitive critical minerals sector.

December 16, 2025

Glencore purchase is latest in flurry of Peru copper dealmaking

Glencore is stepping up its presence in Peru as part of a plan to almost double its copper output globally.

December 16, 2025

Pan Pacific Copper sells stake in Peruvian mine to Glencore

The sale is part of JX's effort to reorient its portfolio toward its advanced materials business.

December 16, 2025

Ecuador eyes 2026 tender for $3B Llurimagua copper project

Ecuador plans a 2026 tender for Llurimagua as copper M&A accelerates and past JV disputes shape the project’s next phase.

December 16, 2025

Canada clears way for $53B Anglo-Teck merger

Legally binding investment pledges and a Vancouver HQ helped secure Ottawa’s approval for the landmark mining merger.

December 15, 2025

Codelco leadership in focus as Chile voters shift to right

The position requires political dexterity, especially around decisions that could trigger job losses.

December 15, 2025

Chile copper mining costs highest in Americas, threatening new investment, report says

The study analyzed 67 greenfield copper projects across the Americas and found Chile exhibits the highest capital intensity for medium-capacity processing plants.