April 21, 2023

Lundin Mining CEO eyes Chile exploration, growth after big M&A bet

The company is setting targets for its new Caserones mine and waiting to expand its existing Candelaria mine.

April 21, 2023

Glencore copper output dips, expects strong trading profit

Miner reported lower copper, zinc and nickel production in the first quarter.

April 21, 2023

Mexico’s lawmakers approve overhaul of mining industry

The reforms would require miners to give back at least 10% of profits to communities and disclose the impacts of their operations.

April 21, 2023

Freeport-McMoRan’s profit more than halves on lower production

In February, the company was forced to stop operations at Grasberg after the mine was hit by floods.

April 21, 2023

Chile to take control of its lithium industry

The policy sets up a public-private model in which the state will partner with miners through a dedicated national lithium company.

April 20, 2023

BHP upbeat on China demand; quarterly iron ore output ticks lower

The miner reiterated its annual forecast of 278 to 290 Mt for Western Australian iron ore output.

April 20, 2023

Copper industry warns of looming supply gap without more mines

Demand for copper to build most electronic devices will exceed supply over the next decade and imperil climate targets unless dozens of new mines are built, analysts say.

April 20, 2023

Codelco sees recovery in copper output with a 17% hike by end of decade

The company seeks to counteract a drop in ore grades with "structural projects" and maintain production levels.

April 20, 2023

Antofagasta CEO sees global copper supply shortfall this year, volatile prices

Ivan Arriagada said fears of a global recession remain, but he expect a "soft landing" as long as Chinese demand held up.

April 20, 2023

Canadian dealmakers expect low-carbon shift will drive mining M&A

Mining deals with any Canadian involvement hit $29.5 billion in the first few weeks of the second quarter of this year.