Agnico Eagle threatens to oust Barrick from No. 2 gold ranking The Canadian gold miner aims to churn out 3.3 million to 3.5 million ounces this year, on par with Barrick. Bloomberg News | February 15, 2025 | 1:38 pm
Codelco’s Gabriela Mistral mine reaches early deal with union The new collective bargaining agreement will be in place for three years as of June 1. Reuters | February 15, 2025 | 1:31 pm
Hedge funds boost bullish copper wagers to highest since October Hedge funds and other large speculators increased net-long positions by 26%. Bloomberg News | February 14, 2025 | 3:58 pm
Vale to raise Carajas iron ore output with $12 billion investment Carajas, in Brazil's Para state, is Vale's largest iron ore production complex. Reuters | February 14, 2025 | 1:49 pm
Trump says he would not mind if Nippon Steel took minority stake in US Steel Nippon's $14.9 billion pursuit of US Steel has stretched on for more than a year. Reuters | February 14, 2025 | 1:17 pm
Barrick weighs US relocation, says CEO Bristow Moving to the US could secure Barrick a spot in the S&P 500 index, as reported by The Globe and Mail. Staff Writer | February 14, 2025 | 10:46 am
Storied Peruvian executive resurfaces at Canadian copper startup After decades overseeing some of Peru’s biggest mines, Victor Gobitz has reemerged as the head of Quilla Resources. Bloomberg News | February 14, 2025 | 10:01 am
Freeport Indonesia reduces copper ore mining to 60% capacity Freeport Indonesia was forced to adjust upstream production as its concentrate storage facilities are full. Reuters | February 14, 2025 | 9:38 am
Silver catches a lift from gold’s bull run to eye 10-year peak After rising 21% in 2024, silver has gained 14% so far in 2025. Reuters | February 14, 2025 | 8:55 am