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.
September 24, 2025 Chile to curb budget growth as Codelco ramps up recovery, minister says State-run Codelco, the world's largest copper miner, seeks to recover from recent production problems.
September 24, 2025 Aurubis starts production at US copper recycling plant Production will include 70,000 tons of high-grade blister copper with purity of 98-99%.
September 24, 2025 Hedge fund Waratah snaps up gold stocks as rally powers ahead The fund has invested in mid-size Canadian producers including Equinox Gold and Centerra Gold.
South Africa’s last manganese smelter on the brink as high power costs weigh Transalloys CEO Konstantin Sadovnik says the business has been loss‑making for about three years. December 30, 2025 | 08:13 am
