September 12, 2025

Anglo-Teck $53B merger may create larger copper complex than Escondida

The combination of Anglo’s Collahuasi and Teck’s Quebrada Blanca could yield over one million tonnes of copper a year by the early 2030s.

September 12, 2025

MMG’s $500M nickel deal with Anglo American faces EU doubts 

The miner confirmed that EU antitrust officials raised concerns about its Chinese ownership but is confident the deal will clear.

September 11, 2025

Vale receives operating license for key iron ore project

The project involves expanding the annual capacity of the S11D mine-plant by 20 million metric tons.

September 11, 2025

Anglo-Teck deal hinges on troubled copper mine in Chile

Quebrada Blanca is at the heart of one of the mining industry’s most ambitious combinations.

September 11, 2025

Bolivia raises $589 million against future gold deliveries

The newest operations have helped Bolivia avoid default.

September 11, 2025

From the ground to the rule book: Mining’s new regulatory era

The lesson is clear: in modern mining, geology opens the door, but regulation decides who walks in.

September 11, 2025

Codelco and BHP’s Escondida boost copper output in July

Codelco's production rose to 6.4% 118,500 tonnes while Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, saw a 7.8% increase to 114,800 tonnes.

September 10, 2025

Vale CEO sees copper growth driven by project pipeline over M&A

The Brazilian company produces about 350,000 tons of copper a year and forecasts doubling that amount by 2035.

September 10, 2025

Panama to weigh First Quantum copper mine restart by early 2026

Dialogue with the company will start after an upcoming audit is completed, Commerce Minister Julio Moltó said.

September 9, 2025

Vale says fire extinguished at Brazil terminal will not affect shipments

Firefighters employed by the company have extinguished a fire that hit an auxiliary tower at its maritime terminal Ponta da Madeira.