July 24, 2025

Indonesia discussing strategic management of critical minerals trade

Indonesia is one of only a only a handful of countries to strike a deal with Washington to lower US tariffs.

July 24, 2025

First Quantum to explore gold pre-payment deal from Zambian mines

The company was exploring a minority stake sale of its two Zambian mines last year to raise funds.

July 24, 2025

Six university students drown in China mine accident

The students fell into a flotation cell after protective grates collapsed.

July 24, 2025

Newmont seeks contact with trapped workers at Red Chris mine

Shares in Newmont fell 1.6% on Thursday morning.

July 24, 2025

Anglo American’s copper, diamond production falls in first half

Anglo American on Thursday reported a 13% fall in copper production in the first half of the year.

July 24, 2025

Japan copper smelters face tough talks with global miners over processing fee

Japan also aims to bolster national stockpiles of critical minerals by increasing volumes or expanding target items.

July 24, 2025

Teck approves $2.4B expansion of Highland Valley Copper

Construction starts in August, extending Canada’s largest copper mine’s productive life by another two decades.

July 23, 2025

First Quantum expects rise in Cobre Panama maintenance costs

During the second quarter, maintenance costs related to the Cobre Panama mine averaged roughly $15 million per month.

July 23, 2025

Chile bumps up copper price forecast, flags lagging Collahuasi output

Finance Minister Mario Marcel has upped the government forecast for average copper prices for this year to $4.28 per pound.

July 23, 2025

Rescue of three workers trapped in Newmont’s Red Chris mine underway

Rescue efforts continue on Thursday after a fall of ground incident on Tuesday morning that left three contractors stranded.