September 30, 2025

Chile fines Albemarle for lithium extraction violations

Chile's environmental regulator said Albemarle exceeded its approved water extraction limits in the Atacama desert.

September 30, 2025

GRAPHIC: Grasberg mine accident tightens global copper supply estimates

Benchmark's analysis suggests the disruption will amount to 591,000 tons of lost copper output between September 2025 and the end of 2026.

September 30, 2025

Vale expands Onça Puma capacity by 60%

The investment consolidates Onça Puma as Brazil’s largest ferronickel operation.

September 30, 2025

Agnico sheds entire 18% stake in Royal Road

Royal Road welcomed Rio2 as its newest shareholder, following the purchase of approximately 15% of its outstanding stock.

September 30, 2025

Chilean copper output in August falls 9.9%, largest drop in two years

Output at top producer Codelco took a hit after an accident at its flagship El Teniente mine killed six people.

September 29, 2025

Codelco returns to global debt market as copper prices rally

Codelco’s 2035 bonds traded at just 117 basis points above US Treasuries last week, the lowest spread since mid 2023.

September 29, 2025

Moody’s says El Teniente accident could delay Codelco’s copper targets

Moody's did not change its credit rating and stable outlook for Codelco.

September 29, 2025

Glencore investors question strategy as copper bonanza eludes miner

Glencore’s shares have dropped 30% in the past three years, lagging its closest peers.

September 29, 2025

Bank of America projects copper price to surge past $11,000 in 2026

BofA analysts flagged ongoing setbacks at some of the world’s largest mines.

September 29, 2025

Newmont names Natascha Viljoen CEO as Palmer retires

Viljoen's nomination marks the first time in Newmont’s 104-year history that a woman will lead the company.