October 12, 2023 BHP averts strike at Escondida mine with preliminary union deal In late September, the union's members rejected a proposal from the company, prompting government mediation to avoid a work stoppage.
October 11, 2023 China’s copper buyers flex muscles in Codelco contract negotiations Russian copper exports to China and expectations of surpluses have emboldened Chinese buyers to try and dictate how much they will pay Codelco for the industrial metal next year.
October 11, 2023 Miners seek partners for copper assets as M&A heats up A flurry of copper mining deals are being lined up for the next six to 12 months, industry sources told Reuters.
October 11, 2023 Stellantis, Rio Tinto raise bets on Argentina copper mining The fresh funds may give McEwen Copper more breathing space before going public.
October 11, 2023 Codelco said to near buyout of Australia’s Lithium Power Codelco is nearing a deal to acquire Lithium Power International.
October 10, 2023 Billionaire Paolo Rocca has a plan B if Alpha Lithium bid fails Tecpetrol SA is giving shareholders in Alpha Lithium until Oct. 20 to accept a “best and final offer” that’s worth $210 million to $230 million.
October 10, 2023 China’s top copper buyers expect a 36% cut in Codelco premium China's largest copper buyers expect to pay a premium of around $90 per metric ton next year.
October 10, 2023 G2 Goldfields shares gain on high-grade find at Oko project in Guyana One hole cut 11 metres grading 37.9 grams gold per tonne from 148 metres downhole.
October 10, 2023 Vale weighs base metals IPO in three to four years Vale is not seeking new partners for its Base Metals unit following a recent equity sale, CEO said.
October 9, 2023 Codelco probes cause of fire at mine, no injuries reported The world's largest copper producer said the blaze occurred Sunday in the aging mine's concentrator plant, where work is underway to extend the productive life of the mine by decades.
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