Chile’s weekend runoff puts Codelco future at stake
Chile’s polarizing presidential runoff will determine how the country restores its struggling mining engine and tackles security.
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Chile raises mining investment forecast through 2034 to $105 billion
The increase represents the highest investment forecast since the 2016-2025 period.
Pan Pacific Copper secures rollover on smelting fees for 2026
PPC and Lundin last month agreed to roll over commercial terms, with smelting fees effectively remaining flat.
Ghana bans mining in forest reserves to curb environmental damage
Africa’s top gold producer is battling a surge in poorly regulated small-scale mining that is destroying cocoa farms, degrading forests and rivers.
Vietnam curbs exports of refined rare earths, reaffirms ban on ore trade
Vietnam has some of the world's largest deposits of rare earths, according to the US Geological Survey.
Innovation slump drags mining productivity down — report
New McKinsey research says mining productivity has stalled for years as costs rise and grades fall, but innovation could reverse it.
ACG walks from Anglo Asian after deal fails test
ACG has abandoned its potential Anglo Asian bid, citing limited deal value after a review, with both firms updating investors.
China’s iron ore giant says speculation is overheating prices
China Iron and Steel Association said spot prices rose more than 5% in more than three weeks between Nov. 7 and Dec. 2.
Myriad ups stake in Wyoming uranium project to 75%
Copper Mountain uranium project has the potential to be one of America’s largest, CEO says.
