Antofagasta to seek environmental approval for Encierro, Volcanes exploration in fourth quarter The move would mark a step forward for two of Antofagasta's longer-term copper growth options. Reuters | July 3, 2026 | 4:16 am
Boliden in talks to buy Votorantim’s controlling stake in Nexa Nexa is one of the world's leading zinc producers. Staff Writer | July 2, 2026 | 2:50 pm
BHP seeks to restart Cerro Colorado mine with $1.5B investment The copper mine has been closed since late 2023 after it was denied its water permit. Staff Writer | July 2, 2026 | 10:43 am
Newcore Gold hits above-reserve grade at Nyam deposit New results were highlighted by an intercept of 3.51 g/t gold over 21 metres from 245 metres down. Staff Writer | July 2, 2026 | 9:53 am
Column: LME metals whipsawed by war and peace in first half of 2026 Amid the fog of war and peace, the LME Index has swung from exuberance to dejection to resilience over the first half. Reuters | July 2, 2026 | 9:07 am
Almonty kicks off processing at Sangdong tungsten mine The Sangdong mine was historically one of the world’s largest tungsten producers before operations were suspended in the early 1990s. Staff Writer | July 2, 2026 | 8:59 am
Hudbay gains Peru approval to further increase Constancia mill throughput The new permit increases the Constancia mill's processing capacity from 31 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) to 34 mtpa. Staff Writer | July 2, 2026 | 8:16 am
US Department of Energy awards $75M to recover critical minerals from coal feedstocks Five projects were selected for the Mines & Metals Capacity Expansion Pilot. Staff Writer | July 2, 2026 | 7:45 am
Codelco debt and high costs hurt competitiveness, document says Codelco has "significantly higher" costs, with a direct cost (C1) 57% higher than major international mining companies, it said. Reuters | July 2, 2026 | 7:28 am