MEGAMINES: Top 10 most capital intensive bulk mining projects

When these stomach-churning capital outlays start to produce returns, they do so in spades and over generations.

MINING.com Editor | December 18, 2025 | 2:04 pm

Ecuador eyes 2026 tender for $3B Llurimagua copper project

Ecuador plans a 2026 tender for Llurimagua as copper M&A accelerates and past JV disputes shape the project’s next phase.

MINING.com Editor | December 16, 2025 | 5:05 am

Driven by data and investor insight, these rankings track market sentiment on which companies execute and gain momentum.

MINING.com Editor | December 3, 2025 | 8:34 am

Meeting between the countries' mining ministers sparked talk of a De Beers split amid alliance between Africa’s diamond giants.

MINING.com Editor | November 7, 2025 | 3:43 am

The new initiative lets readers directly shape how the world’s leading mining stocks are ranked.

MINING.com Editor | November 1, 2025 | 7:00 am

Banks lent $22B despite climate pledges, while investors still hold $30B in related securities.

MINING.com Editor | October 28, 2025 | 3:47 am

Argentina’s push to tap vast lithium, copper, oil and gas reserves gains momentum after President Milei’s landslide win.

MINING.com Editor | October 27, 2025 | 4:49 am

Rebels, helped by mine employees, have reportedly taken at least 500kg of gold since May, when the operation was seized.

MINING.com Editor | October 21, 2025 | 7:03 am

In September 2023, La Granja began a new phase, emphasizing advanced exploration and detailed technical and socio-environmental studies.

MINING.com Editor | October 14, 2025 | 10:14 am

Codelco is negotiating with tech firms and unions to enhance automation and reduce worker risk at El Teniente mine.

MINING.com Editor | October 14, 2025 | 5:49 am

Residents accuse Panama's Environmental Advocacy Centre of fuelling the copper mine closure and misusing foreign funds.

MINING.com Editor | October 10, 2025 | 7:27 am

Escondida retains its top spot – for now.

MINING.com Editor | October 9, 2025 | 2:33 pm