April 22, 2022

Peru says 50-day protest lifted at Cuajone mine

Southern Copper has yet to say if it will restart production after the protest suspension.

April 22, 2022

Codelco to create mining carbon footprint calculator

The free tool, to be available in the second half of the year, aims to help miners favour suppliers with the lowest footprint and emissions.

April 21, 2022

BHP cuts copper output outlook over Chile protests, environmental concerns

Chile, the world's top copper producer, earlier this month sued BHP among others miners over alleged environmental damages.

April 21, 2022

Chile constitution drafters set for key debate on mining, environment

This could reshape how the world's top copper producer regulates production of the red metal and minerals like lithium.

April 21, 2022

Copper price up as miners report sliding production

Prices rose after a spate of production problems that threaten to cut supply, including a state of emergency in Peru.

April 21, 2022

Anglo American lowers output guidance after quarterly drop

Company's Q1 production fell 10% year on year, partly owing to operations running at reduced capacity because of higher rates of covid-19 infections among workers.

April 21, 2022

Mining giants struggle despite commodities price boom

The world’s biggest miners had a tough start to the year, struggling to hit production goals and keep costs under control.

April 21, 2022

Freeport-McMoRan shares drop after trimming copper outlook

The company lowered its copper sales forecast by about 1% annually for this year and the next.

April 21, 2022

State of emergency in Peru as protests hit copper output

Government's measure comes as protests against mining companies have shut down 20% of Peru’s copper output.

April 21, 2022

Los Pelambres expansion to cost Antofagasta $900m more than planned

The ongoing project at Los Pelambres copper mine in Chile will cost $2.2bn, up from last year's estimate of $1.7bn and a 70% jump from the original $1.3bn figure.