May 15, 2014 Chile’s Bachelet likely to name new Codelco chief next week The announcement could come anytime before May 21, when the President is scheduled to address the nation.
May 5, 2014 Battle royal over US copper mine The takeover battle for an Arizona mine that's not even permitted but has the potential to transform the US copper industry is turning into a humdinger.
April 14, 2014 Codelco could tap sovereign wealth fund for needed mine expansions The world's No.1 copper producer needs to invest roughly $30 billion in the next decade to counter dwindling ore grades in its massive mines.
April 10, 2014 Codelco workers suspected of stealing over $80m in copper The criminal activity involved contractors and it had been going on since 2011.
April 8, 2014 Codelco unveils new copper deposits holding over 1,800 million tonnes The world’s No.1 copper producer said the recently found deposits are all located nearby current operations.
March 31, 2014 Former mining tycoon goes on trial over mafia gang in China Liu Han is accused of running a criminal network to build his fortune.
March 28, 2014 HudBay target Augusta says it’s got nine potential buyers Company says 'significant industry players' are among them.
March 20, 2014 Latin America gets its first diamond exchange The bourse is expected to grow the $8 billion fine jewellery retail business in Latin America to more than $10 billion in the next two years.
February 23, 2014 China hunts top party officials who protected mafioso mining tycoon Liu Han who disappeared after cutting billion dollar mining deals in Australia and Africa, is accused of running a "mafia" gang protected by state officials.
January 20, 2014 Panama holds $200bn in mineral resources waiting to be mined — Government The country has identified 50 billion pounds of copper reserves, 12 million ounces of gold, 25,000 ounces of silver and 250 tons of molybdenum.
South America seen as West’s safest minerals bet: report New risk data suggests the region offers a rare mix of large reserves, political stability and pro-West alignment. February 12, 2026 | 01:01 am
