January 14, 2026 Codelco gets environmental permit for $2.8B Ministro Hales mine extension The world's largest copper producer said the initiative will allow the mine to increase production to 200,000 tons per year.
January 14, 2026 Codelco submits $1.3B plan to prolong Radomiro Tomic mine life to 2058 The proposal aims to boost the mine's capacity to an average of 725,000 tonnes per day, up from its current level of 675,000 daily tonnes.
January 14, 2026 Column: Europe falling behind in critical minerals race In 2024, 95% of EU rare earth imports came from just three countries: China, Malaysia and Russia, according to Eurostat.
January 14, 2026 Saudi Public Investment Fund plans to spin off mining firm Manara Manara, a joint venture between Maaden and the $925 billion PIF, was established in 2023 to invest in critical minerals abroad.
January 14, 2026 China’s coal imports post biggest annual drop Gas imports also slipped for the first time in three years.
January 14, 2026 Polish recycler bets millions on Europe’s critical metals push Elemental Group plans to build a copper smelting and refining facility, taking up two-thirds of an $800 million investment.
January 14, 2026 China’s steel exports, iron ore imports hit record highs Some exporters rushed to ramp up shipments before January on fears that the export licence requirement might impact shipments, analysts said.
January 14, 2026 Codelco achieves certification for silver bullion production Codelco's silver bars are the first in the South American country to be certified under the Good Delivery standard.
January 13, 2026 BlueScope charms shareholders with $293 million dividend Australia's largest steelmaker last week rejected a $9 billion takeover offer from a consortium.
January 13, 2026 Aluminum and copper prices take breather after explosive start to 2026 Industrial metals have enjoyed a bullish run into the new year.
Chinese trader who made $3 billion on gold bets big against silver Billionaire trader Bian Ximing now holds a short that stands at about 450 tons of silver, or 30,000 contracts. February 05, 2026 | 10:13 am
