July 10, 2025 Trump’s 50% copper tariff risks squeezing American metal buyers Once tariffs are introduced, US consumers would draw from stockpiles built up ahead of time, impacting demand.
July 10, 2025 Copper output from Codelco climbs 17% in May Copper production climbed to 130,100 metric tons in May.
July 10, 2025 Copper mine output to rise 2.9% annually over next decade, says Fitch’s BMI Production is projected to grow from 23.8 million tonnes in 2025 to 30.9 million tonnes in 2034.
July 10, 2025 Fatalities rise for second year in global mining sector The ICMM, representing one-third of global mining, reported 42 worker deaths last year, an increase from 36 in 2023 and 33 in 2022.
July 10, 2025 Antofagasta CEO says context of Trump copper tariffs could help US project Chilean Mining Minister Aurora Williams said the government had not yet received precise information about how the copper tariffs would be implemented.
July 9, 2025 Endeavour Silver jumps 10% on Q2 2025 production results The Q2 results are highlighted by approximately 1.48 million oz. of silver production and 7,755 oz. of gold.
July 9, 2025 Top copper producer Chile demands US tariff clarity President Gabriel Boric said he had yet to hear from the US and called for "official" communication on the announced 50% tariff.
July 9, 2025 Capstone wins key permit for $150M Mantoverde expansion The environmental permit extends the mine's life from 19 to 25 years, advancing Capstone’s plans for a major copper-cobalt district in Chile.
July 9, 2025 Super Copper expands Chile footprint with Castilla project buy Proximity to Super Copper’s other Chilean asset, the Cordillera Cobre project, creates operational efficiencies.
July 8, 2025 Codelco in ‘wait-and-see’ mode after Trump tariff bombshell Chairman Maximo Pacheco said the firm wanted to know which copper products would be included in the tariff.
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