October 21, 2025

Appian, World Bank start $1B critical minerals fund

Washington-based IFC will anchor the fund, contributing $100 million at first.

October 20, 2025

Brazil targets rare earth revival as mining council takes shape

More than three years after it was announced, Brazil’s Mining Policy Council has officially been installed.

October 20, 2025

Panama will insist on resource ownership in Cobre copper mine talks

For Panama, a reopening of the mine offers the potential for creating thousands of jobs and a boost to the economy.

October 20, 2025

Robert Friedland says global economy faces copper crisis

Friedland’s four-year copper forecasts proved spot-on — prices now top $5 per pound or about $11,130 per tonne.

October 17, 2025

MMG sees copper losses mount from informal Peru diggers

Miners that MMG deems as illegal have extracted about 90,000 metric tons of copper over the past 15 years.

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.