Copper production from Chile rose nearly 5% last year
Production from BHP's Escondida mine, the world's largest copper mine, increased 51% in December.
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Bolivia defends central bank gold buying against laundering accusations
The bank has met all traceability requirements, allowing it to purchase and refine more than 18 metric tons since May 2023.
Rio2 begins construction of Fenix gold mine in Chile
Fenix represents one of the largest undeveloped gold oxide, heap leach projects in the Americas.
China’s central bank buys more gold as prices hit record
Gold reserves held by the People’s Bank of China rose for a third straight month in January.
Endeavour Silver nears completion of Terronera project in Mexico
The miner expects Terronera to be ready for full commissioning in early Q2 2025.
London sees record gold outflow in January in race to ship to US
The amount of gold stored in London vaults fell by 4.9 million troy ounces in January, the largest monthly decline since records began in 2016.
China starts pilot project allowing insurance funds to invest in gold
The world's biggest bullion consumer will allow some of its insurance funds to buy gold for medium- and long-term asset allocations.
CATL resuming production at Jiangxi mine, UBS says
Chinese battery giant is resuming operations at its lithium lepidolite mine.
Indonesia trade ministry supports extending Freeport’s copper export permit
Resource-rich country has banned exports of copper concentrate.
