September 26, 2025 Argentina approves McEwen’s $2.7B copper project for tax break program The project is set to contribute $1.1 billion in exports a year, its economy minister said.
September 26, 2025 Southern Copper’s Tía María to lift local revenue 40% The Tía María project will boost Arequipa's revenues by 40% from royalties alone when production starts in 2027.
September 26, 2025 Codelco names Claudio Sougarret general manager of El Teniente Sougarret was placed in the role on an interim basis in August, following an accident that killed six workers.
September 25, 2025 Antamina expects significant copper output boost in 2026 It sees 2026 copper production rising to 450,000 metric tons and then leveling out to roughly 400,000 tons annually in subsequent years.
September 25, 2025 Foran’s McIlvenna Bay zinc-copper project could produce ‘in Q2 next year’ Earlier this month, Prime Minister Mark Carney included the feasibility-stage McIlvenna Bay on a fast-track list for projects of national significance.
September 25, 2025 China’s top copper smelters call for action against new capacity A rapid expansion in global copper-smelting capacity has torpedoed the fees processors can charge, forcing them below zero.
September 25, 2025 Goldman lowers copper supply forecast on Grasberg disruption, sees deficit in 2025 Goldman estimates the disruption could lead to as much as 525,000 metric tons of lost copper mine supply.
September 25, 2025 Barclays warns mining earnings could fall 25% from nature-related risks The bank analyzed 250 operational mines linked to 30 mining clients.
September 25, 2025 Freeport mine setback risks fraying relations with Indonesia Grasberg has long been a flashpoint as Jakarta tries to gain a greater say over its resources.
September 25, 2025 Zijin becomes world’s No. 3 miner after reaching $100B valuation Zijin joins mining heavyweights BHP and Rio Tinto, which have market caps of $140 billion and $111 billion, respectively.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
