October 16, 2025 Brazil eyes financial guarantees, tax breaks for strategic minerals A meeting is scheduled to vote on a resolution creating a working group tasked with analyzing and proposing public policies.
October 16, 2025 Vale drops plan to build Quebec nickel sulphate facility GM and a partner paused the second phase of a cathode factory, leading to Vale's cancellation of a nickel sulphate project.
October 16, 2025 Codelco hikes 2026 European copper premium to record $345/t The record high premium is due to fears of copper shortages next year.
October 16, 2025 Endeavour Silver kicks off commercial production at Terronera The Jalisco, Mexico mine is expected to produce 4M oz of silver and 38K oz of gold annually over a 10-year span.
October 15, 2025 Explosive attacks hit bridges in Ecuador days after illegal mining crackdown The explosions follow a major military and airforce operation on Monday that destroyed several illegal mine entrances.
October 15, 2025 Top 50 mining companies surge to new record near $2 trillion valuation The value of the world’s 50 biggest miners surged by more than $450B in a single quarter after a broad-based rally sparked by rampant gold and copper prices.
October 14, 2025 Gina Rinehart-backed Brazilian rare earth miner raises $78 million Before entering a trading halt on Monday, Brazilian Rare Earths had a market value of about A$1.24 billion.
October 14, 2025 First Quantum hits back at ESG report on “blocked” La Granja In September 2023, La Granja began a new phase, emphasizing advanced exploration and detailed technical and socio-environmental studies.
October 14, 2025 Fitch’s BMI lifts 2025 copper price forecast on resilient demand, supply disruptions The Fitch Solutions unit has raised its 2025 average copper price forecast to $9,650 per tonne, up from $9,500 previously.
October 14, 2025 Codelco fast-tracks automation after deadly mine collapse Codelco is negotiating with tech firms and unions to enhance automation and reduce worker risk at El Teniente mine.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the US and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
