April 26, 2021

Lawmakers in biggest copper nation ratchet up tax proposal

The worst-case scenario for Chilean copper producers in a debate over a new royalty system just got bleaker.

April 26, 2021

Iron ore price surges to record high

Chinese steel futures also closed at all-time highs, underpinned by robust demand and concerns over production curbs.

April 26, 2021

Copper price blasts to 10-year high as Chile strike adds momentum to rally

Port workers in Chile called a strike in response to a move by the government to block a bill allowing people to make a third round of early withdrawals from…

April 26, 2021

Chile settles dispute with Albemarle over lithium reserves data

Chilean regulators have settled a high stakes dispute, defusing a spat that may have led to the suspension of the company's permit to expand its operations.

April 26, 2021

More transparency, data usage expected from the mining industry of the future — report

Main findings are increasing demands for transparency from the public and investors, matched with advances in information technologies and rising competition over talent.

April 26, 2021

Fortuna Silver to buy Roxgold in $884 million deal

The combined miner, with operations in Latin America and West Africa, will produce about 450,000 ounces of gold equivalent a year.

April 24, 2021

Newmont-Barrick miner in Chile says to continue despite legal setback

An environmental court ordered a new evaluation of exploration at Norte Abierto due to its impact on a neighboring indigenous community.

April 23, 2021

Brazil court flags rupture risk at Vale’s Norte Larajeiras dam

Vale slashed output from its Brucutu mine in December to evaluate the stability of the Norte Larajeiras dam.

April 23, 2021

Iron ore price up as China steel futures hit new highs

Steel futures in China reached new highs as investors weighed the nation’s commitment to lowering production against its strong demand.

April 23, 2021

FX investors see metals as a way to get in on Biden’s trillions

Currency investors are already picking the winners of the infrastructure spending boom that the plan is likely to unleash.