May 23, 2021 Codelco says 40% of its copper output at risk if glacier bill passes Codelco said its Andina, El Teniente and Salvador operations would be impacted by the prohibitions currently under consideration in the bill.
May 21, 2021 BHP sells stake in Gulf of Mexico’s Neptune field BHP has agreed to transfer its 35% ownership interest to JV partner EnVen Energy Ventures.
May 20, 2021 Fujimori looks to speed up projects to tap copper riches in Peru Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori would support energy and mining projects if elected, a campaign adviser said.
May 20, 2021 Mako nears commercial gold production in Nicaragua The San Albino gold project in northern Nicaragua may reach commercial production at the end of the quarter.
May 20, 2021 Codelco says its copper is 100% traceable amid sustainability drive The announcement comes amid a broader push by the company to reduce water consumption, recycle industrial waste and scale back carbon dioxide emissions by 2030.
May 20, 2021 SQM shuns fears of higher taxes in Chile, fast-tracks expansions Expansions are expected to boost SQM's output to 180,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate and 30,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide by the end of 2022.
May 20, 2021 The great commodities boom of 2021 is facing its first big test Commodities rally is wavering on worries about faster inflation, Federal Reserve hints at easing stimulus and China’s warning over measures to cool price spikes.
May 19, 2021 Chile’s Escondida copper mine union hopes for deal but girds for strike A potential strike would not begin until at least August, which is when the current Escondida workers’ contract expires.
May 19, 2021 Copper price tanks after China said it will stabilise commodity market China will step up adjustments on the trade and stockpiling of commodities and reinforce inspections on both the spot and futures markets, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
May 19, 2021 Billionaire miner ready to bet on Argentina as Chile risk grows Across the Andes in San Juan, the Swedish-Canadian group is in talks with Argentine officials about a multibillion-dollar project.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
