April 24, 2025

Global copper processing controlled by a familiar few

New infographic reveals a stark divide in global copper processing, with China dominating over half of the world's capacity.

April 24, 2025

Brazil’s Usiminas posts positive results but warns of uncertainty ahead

Brazilian steelmaker Usiminas on Thursday delivered first quarter results above market expectations.

April 24, 2025

Chile regulator approves Codelco-SQM lithium tie-up

The competition regulator's approval follows endorsements from the EU, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia.

April 23, 2025

Sierra agrees to Alpayana’s second sweetened takeover bid

Alpayana will make an offer to buy all of Sierra’s common shares for C$1.15 apiece in cash.

April 23, 2025

Panama President rules out new mining contract law with First Quantum

Mulino said his government is studying options to restart the nation’s flagship copper mine without the need for congressional approval.

April 23, 2025

Peru’s Antamina halts mining after manager dies in accident

Another high-ranking employee was injured in an incident at a mining camp.

April 22, 2025

Chile moves forward with lithium projects in three salt flats

Chile has accepted applications for the Agua Amarga, Ascotan and Coipasa salt flats.

April 21, 2025

The top 50 biggest mining companies in the world

At the end of Q2 the MINING.COM TOP 50 ranking of the world’s most valuable miners had a combined market cap of just under $1.5 trillion, up a respectable $213…

April 21, 2025

US Antimony restarts Mexico smelter plant after over a year

The company said it has begun processing the first antimony ore acquired from international sources at the Madero smelter.

April 21, 2025

Surging gold stocks lift mining’s top 50 companies above tariff chaos

World’s 50 most valuable miners are now worth $1.4 trillion, up $80 billion from end-2024 boosted by gold stocks after copper, lithium producers sold off again.