January 12, 2026 Codelco expects to lift copper output by 10,000t this year 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.
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 | 10:07 am
