August 6, 2025

Copper market to feel impact of accident in Chile as plants shut

The shutdowns will reduce output of the metal used in wiring, electronics and construction by about 30,000 metric tons a month, a quarter of Codelco’s production.

August 6, 2025

Chile’s ENAMI opens process to seek investors for $1.7B smelter

The Chile's state-run mining company will offer a supply of copper cathodes in exchange for the investment.

August 5, 2025

BHP and Lundin will request Argentina incentives, but other miners fear missing out

Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Regime offers lengthy tax breaks and access to international dispute courts.

August 5, 2025

Fresnillo lifts gold forecast on strong first-half surge

Silver output dropped 12% due to the San Julián DOB mine closure, lower grades, and the end of a silver stream deal with Peñoles.

August 5, 2025

Infographic: Antimony spheres of control

This infographic reveals how antimony mine production is divided among the emerging geopolitical spheres of control.

August 4, 2025

Codelco must send reports to restart underground mining after El Teniente collapse

To lift the suspension, Codelco would have to hand in four reports of the collapse at El Teniente.

August 4, 2025

Operations at Codelco’s El Teniente mine remain suspended after collapse

In a filing, Codelco added that it was committed to restoring operations as soon as safety conditions permitted.

August 4, 2025

Copper price rises with US tariffs, Codelco mine stoppage in focus

Copper rose as much as 1.1% on the London Metal Exchange, with trading conditions starting to settle.

August 4, 2025

As rescue ends in tragedy, Codelco asks experts what went wrong

The Chilean company is convening a panel of international experts to audit the El Teniente mine and establish what exactly happened.

August 4, 2025

McEwen Mining to complete Argentina mine feasibility study in two months

Los Azules expects to produce between 180,000 and 200,000 metric tons of copper annually by 2030.