September 15, 2021 Copper price up on weak US inflation Chile’s copper commission Cochilco has revised down its average copper price forecast for the year.
September 15, 2021 Chile lowers copper price estimate for 2021 on weak demand, US stimulus The world's top copper producing nation expects the metal to average $4.20 per pound this year, from a previous estimate of $4.30 per pound.
September 14, 2021 In Argentina’s north, a ‘white gold’ rush for EV metal lithium gathers pace Already the fourth top producer of lithium worldwide, Argentina's national and local governments are now looking to speed up development.
September 13, 2021 Barrick eyes new mines, not deals, for future growth CEO Mark Bristow said the company will strike a deal should an appealing one present itself, which he described as a mine that can produce 500,000 ounces of gold annually…
September 13, 2021 Chile indigenous group asks regulators to suspend SQM’s permits Chile's SMA environmental regulator in 2016 charged SQM with overdrawing lithium-rich brine from the Salar de Atacama salt flat, prompting the company to develop a $25 million plan to bring…
September 13, 2021 Robust metals price outlook softens in 2022 – reports Global mined zinc production will grow at the fastest pace since 2012 in 2021.
September 13, 2021 Union at Albemarle Atacama plant rejects new contract offer, strike continues The union said in a statement that the latest deal offered nothing beyond two prior proposals that were also rejected.
September 13, 2021 Copper price down as labour conflicts in Chile resolved, supply concerns fade Workers at Codelco’s Andina mine end a more than three-week stoppage, strike avoided at BHP's Cerro Colorado mine.
September 13, 2021 Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.
September 12, 2021 Strike threat averted at BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine BHP strikes a deal with the Cerro Colorado labour union to avoid strike action.
China pledges to control steel output during 2026-2030 period In the first 11 months of 2025, China's crude steel output fell 4% from a year earlier. December 27, 2025 | 08:20 am