Botswana enforces new 24% local ownership rule for mines
The country is the world's top diamond producer by value and an emerging copper mining hotspot.
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Comex silver seen heading back to London due to record spot prices
Silver that flooded into the US due to fears of tariffs is likely to head back to the London.
Blackrock-backed Peru copper port to expand as China rivalry heats up
Latin America’s top copper-shipping hub has secured approval for a $700 million expansion.
Supervisors at Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine accept contract deal
On Friday, the miner also ignited Centinela mine expansion with new pit.
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.
