May 23, 2021

Commodity ‘supercycle’ a cue for Saudi state miner to cut debt

The new CEO of Saudi Arabia Mining Co. has plans to halve the ratio of debt to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization over the next five years.

May 23, 2021

Codelco says 40% of its copper output at risk if glacier bill passes

Codelco said its Andina, El Teniente and Salvador operations would be impacted by the prohibitions currently under consideration in the bill.

May 23, 2021

Eco-friendly chemicals improve metal recoveries from froth flotation

A biodegradable cellulose-based compound proves to be more effective in separating metals than oil-based commercial frothers.

May 21, 2021

BHP enters $17 million farm-in deal for Elliot copper project

Last fall, BHP entered an option agreement to earn up to a 75% interest in the project.

May 20, 2021

Fujimori looks to speed up projects to tap copper riches in Peru

Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori would support energy and mining projects if elected, a campaign adviser said.

May 20, 2021

Copper price rebounds, commodity demand signals “firing on all cylinders”

Recent weakening "still consistent with noise,” TD Securities analysts say.

May 20, 2021

Copper cupboard remains bare as discoveries dwindle — S&P study

South America was the top location for copper discoveries in the past 10 years.

May 20, 2021

Codelco says its copper is 100% traceable amid sustainability drive

The announcement comes amid a broader push by the company to reduce water consumption, recycle industrial waste and scale back carbon dioxide emissions by 2030.

May 20, 2021

The great commodities boom of 2021 is facing its first big test

Commodities rally is wavering on worries about faster inflation, Federal Reserve hints at easing stimulus and China’s warning over measures to cool price spikes.

May 19, 2021

Chile’s Escondida copper mine union hopes for deal but girds for strike

A potential strike would not begin until at least August, which is when the current Escondida workers’ contract expires.