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.

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%.