May 25, 2021 BHP’s Cerro Colorado mine in Chile signs labor deal with supervisory staff The mine, which produced 68,900 tonnes of copper in 2020, has faced problems in its attempt to obtain environmental permits that would allow it to remain in operation.
May 24, 2021 A game of chicken is clouding tax debate in top copper nation As a controversial copper windfall tax goes before Chile’s senate, debate is being stymied by huge differences in estimates for the impact on producers.
May 24, 2021 Codelco strikes deal with Microsoft to fast-track digitization at its copper mines The joint project will beef up the company's capacity to make its production processes more efficient and promote sustainability.
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.
Silver price suffers biggest loss since 2021, gold price falls from record Earlier, spot prices had soared to as high as $83.63 per ounce. December 29, 2025 | 08:54 am
