July 1, 2025

Peru copper transport disrupted as informal miners block roads

While on-site operations are unaffected by the protests, transport of semi-processed copper from MMG’s Las Bambas and Hudbay’s Constancia have been interrupted.

July 1, 2025

Chile lithium expansion cleared by little-known nuclear agency

The Chilean Nuclear Energy Commission signed off on a proposal that clears the way for a major lithium expansion over the coming decades.

July 1, 2025

Codelco secures lithium quota needed for SQM partnership

Chile's nuclear energy regulator CCHEN approved an initial extraction of 2.5 million metric tons of lithium metal equivalent from 2031 to 2060.

June 30, 2025

Critical minerals to top Modi’s agenda in five-nation tour

Narendra Modi plans to visit Ghana, Namibia, Brazil, Argentina and Trinidad & Tobago starting Wednesday.

June 30, 2025

Codelco sticks to SQM lithium deadline as deal opposition mounts

Codelco says it is on track to finalize a landmark deal with SQM well before the next government takes office next year.

June 30, 2025

Chile delivers biggest copper output this year in tight market

Chile’s biggest monthly haul since December comes as mines recover from a series of operational setbacks and declining ore quality.

June 27, 2025

Vale’s new CEO aims to make Brazilian miner the world’s biggest

“It has to be the biggest mining company in the world because we are sitting on the biggest mining endowment in the world," Gustavo Pimenta said.

June 27, 2025

Vale defines part of Carajas investment plan execution

Company says some of the projects are in the execution phase.

June 27, 2025

China’s copper smelters win better-than-expected $0 processing fee

Some Chinese smelters have agreed to process copper from Antofagasta for no charge, a record low for the industry.

June 27, 2025

Copper price down after $0 Chinese smelter deal

The $0 agreement presents a win for China's smelters given spot charges are hovering around the –$43 mark.