December 14, 2022 Cochilco cuts copper price projection for 2023 to $3.70/lb The agency in July had estimated a copper price of $3.95 per pound in 2023.
December 13, 2022 China may extend state iron ore buying strategy to lithium If successful in iron ore, the mandate of China's new centralised state buyer could be extended to lithium, copper and bauxite.
December 13, 2022 Peru copper mines face transport delays as protests spread Cerro Verde, near the southwestern city of Arequipa, is experiencing holdups in transport of people, supplies and product.
December 13, 2022 Nutrien expects normal fertilizer prices in 2023 After a year of price volatility for agricultural inputs, 2023 is set to be a "normal" year for fertilizer and pesticide costs -LatAm CEO.
December 13, 2022 Colombia signs agreement to establish a national mining company The national mining company will buy gold from small-scale miners who produce the yellow metal without using cyanide or mercury.
December 13, 2022 BHP accused of delaying $6 billion-plus Brazil dam case BHP Group accused of trying to "forever put off" the question of liability for a 2015 dam collapse that triggered Brazil's worst environmental disaster.
December 13, 2022 Global miners’ ESG strategies show ‘concerning’ lack of focus on gender A report by Stratum and Digbee shows that gender is considered the “least important” social priority for mining companies over the next two years.
December 13, 2022 Gold Fields CEO Griffith leaves after failed Yamana takeover Martin Preece, who runs the company’s South Deep gold mine in South Africa, will take on the role of interim CEO while the board searches for a new boss.
December 12, 2022 Chilean water regulator fines Lundin subsidiary over sinkhole The DGA water regulator said the mining works carried out by the firm managing the Alcaparrosa Mine had caused a puncture which permanently damaged the Copiapo River aquifer.
December 12, 2022 Peru keeps churning out copper and zinc despite political chaos The only case of mining disruptions is at MMG’s Las Bambas, where a pre-existing community conflict has blocked the main entrance.
Chile’s copper industry eyes double-digit growth after reforms Sonami, which represents mining companies, also forecast the average price of copper at $4.50 per pound this year. January 13, 2026 | 11:09 am
