Codelco leadership in focus as Chile voters shift to right
The position requires political dexterity, especially around decisions that could trigger job losses.
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Global potash market shrugs off US move to end Belarus sanctions
Belarusian exports still face hurdles, as European Union sanctions remain in force.
Barrick regains Mali mine along with three tons of its gold
The move follows an agreement reached last month that ended a two-year standoff between Barrick and Mali’s government.
Chile copper mining costs highest in Americas, threatening new investment, report says
The study analyzed 67 greenfield copper projects across the Americas and found Chile exhibits the highest capital intensity for medium-capacity processing plants.
Westgold to spin out non-core assets, launch Australian IPO
Included in the spinout are Reedy’s and Comet -- two brownfield assets with a combined mineral resource of 1.2 million oz.
JPMorgan, US backing Korea Zinc’s $7.4 billion Tennessee smelter
The decision to set up a foreign joint venture, called Crucible JV LLC, was approved by Korea Zinc’s board on Monday.
Sandvik partners with Northern Star for underground fleet investment
Deliveries are expected to commence in Q1 2026 and continue through the course of the year.
China confronts the cost of dismantling the world’s biggest coal sector
Coal has been closely tied to the Communist Party’s history and to its efforts to transform China’s economy over the past decades.
White House plans more ‘historic deals’ with mining sector, official says
Jarrod Agen, who previously held roles at defense contractor Lockheed Martin, said Trump aims to "jumpstart" mining projects in Alaska and also in Arizona.
