March 31, 2023

Giant Chile mines are struggling just as world needs more copper

Chile, which accounts for a quarter of the world’s mined copper, posted its lowest monthly production in six years on Friday.

March 31, 2023

Codelco’s 2022 pretax profit slumps 63%

The world's largest copper producer said its yearly production is down 10.6%.

March 31, 2023

Generation Mining’s updated Marathon feasibility shows strong economics

The company recently finalized an offtake agreement with Glencore.

March 31, 2023

Illegal Amazon miners are expanding into copper as prices surge

Earlier this month, agents dismantled illicit mines in Canaa dos Carajas, near Vale’s Sossego mine.

March 30, 2023

Rio Tinto, First Quantum partner to move La Granja copper project in Peru to development

First Quantum will acquire a 55% stake in the project for $105 million, making it the majority owner.

March 30, 2023

CHART: Demand is soaring, but global mining is not expanding 

Mining companies have to run just to stand still, but expansion capex in the global mining sector as a percentage of profits has halved in a decade.

March 30, 2023

Peru copper mines aim for output boost in 2023 after protest impact fades

Power data from Peru's private power sector body COES shows activity at Peru's top mines has stabilized since early March.

March 30, 2023

Codelco loses environmental licence for Ecuador copper project

A provincial appeals court has stripped Codelco of its environmental licence for the Llurimagua project.

March 30, 2023

Palladium One surges as Glencore invests in critical minerals explorer 

Glencore is paying $4.25 million for the stake of about 28.3 million shares.

March 30, 2023

Solaris stock rises as Equinox sheds stake in company

Back in December, Equinox had already sold 11 million common shares of Solaris.