Supervisors at Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine accept contract deal
On Friday, the miner also ignited Centinela mine expansion with new pit.
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Antofagasta ignites Centinela mine expansion with new pit
The Encuentro pit will serve as the main ore source for Centinela’s second concentrator, adding 95,000 tonnes per day of copper processing capacity.
RANKED: Top 20 biggest copper mines 2025
Escondida retains its top spot – for now.
Codelco posts worst monthly copper output in decades on accident
The state behemoth produced 93,400 metric tons in August, down the lowest since the agency’s data set began in 2003.
Argentina mining investment on pause as midterm elections loom
Argentina is set to hold midterm elections on October 26, a crucial test for President Javier Milei as he enters the second half of his term.
Zimbabwe pushes mineral processing as it takes aim at corruption
Mining contributes 70% of Zimbabwe’s export earnings.
BHP-China iron ore standoff may drag into 2026 as talks stall
So far, the world’s largest miner has seen minimal disruption in its shipments to China.
Flagship Gold signs deal to revive Mali’s Morila mine
The mine was taken over by the state in June after Australia's Firefinch abandoned operations in 2022.
Silver price hits $50 for first time since 1980
This takes silver's year-to-date gains to nearly 70%.
