January 12, 2026

Codelco to produce 1.344mt of copper in 2026, chairman says

The company's lithium joint venture with SQM is expected to produce 250,000 tons in 2026, chairman Maximo Pacheco also said.

January 9, 2026

Gold Reserve settles bank fees linked to PDV Holdings loan

Separately, the company said it is reviewing and updating its security plans to support potential negotiations for a safe return to operations in Venezuela.

January 9, 2026

Lundin seeks Chile permit for $150M Caserones upgrade

Market-driven upgrades aim to secure long-term operations at Caserones without raising output or water use.

January 8, 2026

Guyana oil and mining sectors gain as Venezuela risk eases

Lower regional risk is lifting Guyana’s natural resources appeal as investors reassess security and growth prospects.

January 8, 2026

AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040 — S&P

The consultancy warns new AI, defence and robotics uses could strain copper supply without major gains in mining and recycling.

January 7, 2026

Strike continues at Capstone Copper’s Mantoverde mine after negotiations fail

The union in a statement said it expected a lengthy strike and that the mine was almost completely shut down.

January 7, 2026

Codelco delivers on copper growth goal — by slimmest of margins

Codelco is targeting another modest increase this year, with output budgeted at 1.344 million tons.

January 7, 2026

Lundin Gold expects steady Ecuador mine annual output through 2028

Company expects to produce between 475,000 and 525,000 ounces of gold per year from 2026 to 2028 at its Fruta del Norte mine.

January 7, 2026

Venezuela shock lifts gold, but mining revival remains elusive

Gold hit $4,430/oz after Maduro’s capture, but analysts say decades of underinvestment and data gaps will deter miners.

January 6, 2026

Brazil’s iron ore exports hit annual record in 2025

One of the world's largest iron ore exporters has increased its shipments on both a boost in production as well as strong demand from China.