December 24, 2025

Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority

The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt.

December 24, 2025

SolGold agrees to $1.2 billion takeover by top investor Jiangxi Copper

This was Jiangxi's third proposal to acquire the company.

December 23, 2025

Argentina’s tax break program approves $665M gold mine project

The incorporation of the Gualcamayo project would extend the life of the existing mine and employ some 1,700 people.

December 23, 2025

Copper price tops $12,000 for first time on tariffs, supply woes

Copper prices exceed $12,000 a tonne for the first time on record due to mine disruptions and tariffs, despite weak demand in China.

December 23, 2025

Chile loads its copper cannon with 13 projects for a bullish 2026

The projects, worth $14.8 billion, are set to advance next year as tight supply and stronger prices reshape the market.

December 22, 2025

Copper price heads toward $12,000 as banks predict further gains

With year-end approaching, copper on the London Metal Exchange is up nearly 40%, marking its biggest annual gain since 2009.

December 22, 2025

Copper’s tight supply and tariff risks set for a volatile 2026

Analysts warn structural deficits may start in 2026 as copper hits records, demand accelerates and supply struggles to keep up.

December 21, 2025

Over 60% of critical minerals demand met through global trade: IEF

The IEF report predicts global demand for copper, nickel, cobalt, lithium and rare earths rising from 28 million tonnes in 2021 to nearly 41 million by 2040.

December 19, 2025

Chile regulator approves Codelco-SQM lithium deal hours after announcing audit

The resolution comes hours after the top regulator announced it would launch an "unprecedented audit".

December 19, 2025

Antofagasta agrees zero copper processing charges for 2026 with Chinese smelter

The deal compares to charges of $21.25 a ton and 2.125 cents per lb for 2025 agreed last December.