October 1, 2024

Gold prices and poverty fuel illegal mining in Peru’s Amazon

Illegal mining has spread across Peru's Amazon region and the Andes since the Covid-19 pandemic sent the economy into recession.

October 1, 2024

Vale, GEP partner to set Brazilian green hydrogen sector

They will assess the feasibility of building a green hydrogen plant in Brazil, which would eventually supply one of Vale’s mega hubs.

September 30, 2024

BHP projects copper demand to rise by 1 million tonnes annually until 2035

The company estimates that $250 billion in investment will be required over the next decade to address the widening gap between copper supply and demand.

September 30, 2024

Top copper supplier Chile posts best monthly output of this year

Production is starting to recover in Chile as Codelco overcomes disruptions at mines and delays at development projects.

September 30, 2024

Codelco’s copper output has begun to recover, chairman says

Over the past year, the Chilean state-owned company has seen its output tumble to the lowest in decades.

September 30, 2024

Teck CEO says to remain focused on organic growth

Jonathan Price said the company is developing several mining projects, but will monitor the market.

September 30, 2024

Copper takes top spot again as best prospect at LME seminar

Copper got 46% of votes in an informal poll at the LME Seminar on which base metal is likely to have most upside.

September 30, 2024

Codelco plans to inject almost $6 billion into projects next year

Codelco earlier in September purchased Enami's 10% stake in Teck's Quebrada Blanca mine for $520 million.

September 29, 2024

Sugar giant Cosan mulls selling Vale stake on leverage woes

Cosan has a 4.1% interest in the iron ore producer.

September 27, 2024

Vale considers listing base metals business in late 2026

Speaking at the FT Mining Summit, chairman Mark Cutifani said Vale Base Metals could be valued at $40 billion.