April 18, 2023

BHP urges Chile gov’t to make further concessions on tax bill with $10bn at stake

The government has already made changes to the so-called royalty bill, bringing down the average effective tax rate to an estimated 46%.

April 18, 2023

Anglo American sees return to glory days of copper production in Chile

Monday’s approval by Chilean ministers of a $3 billion-plus overhaul at Los Bronces gives Anglo’s production output a major boost. 

April 18, 2023

BHP says more stability in Chile would spur its investment

The company would "desperately" like to work with the government to solve regulatory and tax issues.

April 18, 2023

Chile government says it will reach deal with copper producers before key mining tax vote

The administration of President Gabriel Boric is optimistic over an agreement between Tuesday and Wednesday, Mining Minister Marcela Hernando said.

April 18, 2023

BHP, Antofagasta call for more dialogue in Chile copper royalty proposal

A Senate commission is expected to vote on the royalty on Tuesday and would pass to the full Senate if approved.

April 18, 2023

Copper price rises on faster than expected economic growth in China

Chinese GDP grew by 4.5% year on year in the first three months of 2023, beating analyst expectations of 4% growth.

April 18, 2023

Codelco sees new synergies after Anglo American project approval

Conditional measures for the approval of Los Bronces include a joint study with Codelco's Andina mine on monitoring particulate matter emissions.

April 18, 2023

Trudeau team ‘closely’ watching Glencore’s bid to swallow Teck

Canada’s investment law gives the government some latitude to block foreign takeovers of large companies, though the power has not been used frequently.

April 18, 2023

Lundin copper assets would be appealing to big miners, CEO says

Lundin has been approached by both major miners and trading houses to discuss possible investments in the Josemaria project in Argentina.

April 18, 2023

Teck CEO sees split plan as ‘most strategic’ option for shareholders

Shareholders plan to vote on the split later this month, even as Glencore is pursuing a $22.5 billion bid of its own to buy Teck.