September 24, 2025

Copper price spikes on Freeport’s Grasberg force majeure

Two workers died in the Sept. 8 accident at Grasberg, and five remain missing.

September 24, 2025

Chemaf to cease operations without investor

Chemaf put itself up for sale more than two years ago after financial troubles left the company unable to complete development projects.

September 23, 2025

Antamina expects jump in zinc to offset lower copper output

Copper output will fall to 380,000 tons this year from 430,000 tons last year, but is expected to rise to 450,000 tons in 2026.

September 23, 2025

Hudbay Minerals temporarily shuts down Peru mill amid unrest

Its Constancia mill has been temporarily shutdown and non-essential workforce has been demobilized.

September 23, 2025

Southern Copper eyes steady production in Peru, bets big on new projects

The miner expects its copper production in Peru to hold steady this year as it invests $800 million in projects.

September 23, 2025

China copper smelters face pressure on declining acid prices

Prices of sulphuric acid in China have fallen from high levels since September due to weakening demand for fertilizers.

September 23, 2025

Appian secures $150M for Namibia zinc mine expansion

Debt facility from Standard Bank will cover the remaining construction costs of the Rosh Pinah zinc mine extension.

September 22, 2025

Congo will not ‘auction’ mineral resources to the US, president says

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said he would like to strengthen the partnership with the US, however.

September 22, 2025

Copper price holds steady amid Grasberg supply risks

Citigroup analysts said last week that prices could head for a cautious close to 2025.

September 22, 2025

Codelco gets a pass on mine woes as bond-selling window opens up

Bonds in Chile’s state copper behemoth are trading at the cheapest levels this year, relative to Treasuries.