May 17, 2024

Peru’s No. 2 copper mine Antamina sees production steady in 2024

Antamina, controlled by Glencore, BHP, Teck and Mitsubishi, is pushing ahead with the $2 billion project to extend the mine's life to 2036.

May 17, 2024

Horizonte Minerals in administration after failed financing attempt

The company has already requested a suspension of trading in its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange.

May 17, 2024

BHP needs to bid about $41 a share for Anglo, JPMorgan says

Anglo American has turned down BHP’s bids twice since April 25, stating the offers continue to considerably undervalue the company.

May 17, 2024

Zijin Mining to produce 50% more copper by 2028

China's top copper producer plans to increase output of the metal by 4% in 2025 and to 1.5.-1.6m tonnes, or 50%, in four years.

May 16, 2024

Cochilco raises 2024, 2025 copper price estimates

The commission sees average copper prices this year at $4.30 a pound, from $3.85 a pound before.

May 16, 2024

Chile to seek bidders for preferential pricing on lithium by July

The Andean nation is the world's second-largest lithium producer.

May 16, 2024

Anglo American freezes hiring amid global shake-up

Anglo's decision affects recruitment of non-site-based permanent employees and contractors, while it works on a company-wide restructuring.

May 16, 2024

Chinchillas throw new wrench in Gold Fields’ Chile plans

Gold Fields has 10 days to prove there are no rodents living in the Salares Norte mine area or it will face fresh sanctions.

May 15, 2024

Chile gives Albemarle option to boost lithium quota

To access the higher quota, Albemarle would need to prove the use of sustainable technology such as DLE, among other things.

May 15, 2024

Brazil Potash starts construction of the Autazes project

Autazes is expected to be the largest fertilizer mine in Latin America.