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.

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.