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.

August 3, 2025

Codelco says all five trapped workers at El Teniente mine have died

The workers have been trapped underground since Thursday night, when a 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck the central Chile region.

August 3, 2025

Peruvian informal miners suspend talks with government

Union leader told reporters the government refused to alter an August 17 deadline for miners to move explosives into formal "powder magazines.".

August 1, 2025

Canada’s Sudbury, Voisey’s Bay expansions boost Vale nickel, copper output

Nickel sales drove base metals revenues to $1 billion, a 15% rise, as copper revenues climbed 23% to $958 million.

August 1, 2025

Vale says ERG Brazil mine investment still not adding up

The Bahia Mineração project, known as Bamin, needs an estimated 30 billion reais ($5.4 billion) investment.

August 1, 2025

Chile’s economy declines on biggest mining plunge since 2017

Mining tumbled 9.3% in June, according to the central bank, marking the biggest monthly drop since 2017.

August 1, 2025

Lundin Gold strikes Fruta del Norte bonanza

The results are part of the company’s near-mine exploration strategy aimed at extending Fruta del Norte’s 12-year mine life.

August 1, 2025

Column: Copper market pays the price for forgetting its TACO hedge

The copper market got the tariff right but the products wrong.

August 1, 2025

One dead, five missing after collapse at Chile copper mine

Deadly mine accident followed a 4.2-magnitude earthquake in central Chile, where Codelco's El Teniente mine is located.