December 10, 2025 Copper output from Codelco falls 14% in October Meanwhile production at Escondida mine, the world's largest copper mine, climbed 11.7%.
December 10, 2025 Argentina’s Mendoza province approves $559M copper mine The Cobre Mendocino mine is expected to produce 40,000 tonnes of copper concentrates annually.
December 10, 2025 Panama to channel $29M from First Quantum’s mine to public works Panama will put mine royalties obtained from Cobre Panama mine's copper to work while the operation’s fate hangs in the balance.
December 10, 2025 Gold price rally drives global surge in illegal mining Artisanal and small-scale gold mining has likely risen to about 30% of global supply, the World Gold Council estimates.
December 10, 2025 Infographic: BRICs vs the West – the gold divide As geopolitics shift, BRICS nations are rapidly boosting gold holdings and moving away from US-dollar reserves.
December 9, 2025 Chilean regulator, workers flagged risk at Teck’s Quebrada Blanca dam The mine has had problems since 2024 at its tailings dam, causing Teck to cut production guidance at Quebrada Blanca.
December 9, 2025 Anglo American, Teck shareholders approve $53B merger Shareholder approvals allow Teck and Anglo to move to the next step of seeking approvals from regulators across the world, including Canada.
December 9, 2025 Rio2 expands with $241M deal for Peru copper mine Company said the acquisition marks "a major moment" in its evolution from a gold developer to Latin American diversified producer.
December 9, 2025 Lundin Gold sees higher costs, stable output in Ecuador Fruta del Norte is expected to produce between 475,000 and 525,000 oz. annually in 2026, 2027 and 2028.
December 8, 2025 Gold Royalty adds BHP’s Brazil mine to portfolio in $70M deal Upon completion, Gold Royalty's portfolio would include eight cash-flowing assets.
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
