August 7, 2025

Copper price gains on Chinese demand, Chilean supply risks

China reported an unexpected surge in both imports and exports in July.

August 7, 2025

Mining giants squeeze dividends with an eye toward funding growth

So far this earnings season, large miners are paying out their lowest dividends in years.

August 7, 2025

Zambia denies health risks flagged by US embassy over acid spill

The spill occurred in February, when a tailings dam failed at a Chinese-run copper processing plant.

August 6, 2025

Codelco seeks restart at Chilean copper mine after collapse

The state-run copper miner is looking to resume mining in areas of the El Teniente complex unaffected by a collapse that killed six people.

August 6, 2025

Glencore metals traders made record profits as energy cratered

The results highlight the differing fortunes of the two markets.

August 6, 2025

Copper market to feel impact of accident in Chile as plants shut

The shutdowns will reduce output of the metal used in wiring, electronics and construction by about 30,000 metric tons a month, a quarter of Codelco’s production.

August 6, 2025

Chile’s ENAMI opens process to seek investors for $1.7B smelter

The Chile's state-run mining company will offer a supply of copper cathodes in exchange for the investment.

August 6, 2025

Glencore warns of cobalt surplus amid DRC export ban

Glencore noted that much of its cobalt output may remain unsold by 2025 due to ongoing DRC export restrictions.

August 6, 2025

US courts Cook Islands for deep-sea mining

The State Department has already begun talks with the South Pacific nation for research on seabed mineral exploration and development.

August 5, 2025

BHP and Lundin will request Argentina incentives, but other miners fear missing out

Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime offers lengthy tax breaks and access to international dispute courts.