August 27, 2021 How Afghanistan’s $1 trillion mining wealth sold the war US media regurgitates a 2010 New York Times frontpage story on Afghanistan’s mineral riches based on a secret Pentagon memo and a 1977 Soviet geologic map.
August 27, 2021 DRC reviewing $6bn mining deal with Chinese investors President Felix Tshisekedi said in May that some mining contracts could be reviewed because of concerns they are not sufficiently benefiting Congo.
August 27, 2021 Jiangxi Copper Q2 profit hits 10-year high on rising prices The company's first-half net income quadrupled year-on-year to $469.5 million.
August 26, 2021 In era of green mining, even a zero-carbon project won’t do Aurubis AG, one of the world’s largest copper smelters, terminated a provisional agreement to buy raw materials from Nussir after opposition from local indigenous groups.
August 26, 2021 Peru will seek to tax miners more when prices high Prime Minister Guido Bellido asked Congress on Thursday for legislative powers for the executive on tax matters.
August 26, 2021 Labor tensions are ratcheting up again in Chile There’s still time to prevent strikes at Cerro Colorado and Salvador, but the rhetoric suggests it will be a hard task.
August 25, 2021 Royalty bill will put Chile’s private miners out of business, trade group says The bill would slap a 3% royalty on sales of copper that would increase sharply alongside rising prices.
August 25, 2021 Codelco says to ignore copper’s gyrations, remains bullish on demand “Fundamentals remain intact and there will be growing copper demand ahead," Codelco chairman Juan Benavides said.
August 25, 2021 Peru wants mining companies to help build railway to Pacific coast Peru's southern Andean region has large mines such as MMG's Las Bambas and Grupo Mexico's Los Chancas.
August 25, 2021 Union at BHP’s Cerro Colorado calls on workers to reject contract offer Union leader said BHP had used the regulatory issues it faces as an excuse to lowball workers with an inadequate contract proposal.
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
