March 21, 2018 Copper giant shortlists candidates as CEO ponders future While Nelson Pizarro could well stay on as Codelco's chief executive officer, the government is putting together a shortlist of candidates.
March 21, 2018 Fura Gems kicks off initial production at iconic Coscuez emerald mine Early output of 1,720 carats of emeralds, including 826 carats of top quality ones, was achieved through a bulk-sampling program carried out within eight weeks of the completing the acquisition…
March 20, 2018 Workers at Chile’s Los Pelambres mine extend contract talks – industry group Workers in the mine's largest union last week rejected an offer for a new labor contract, triggering a period of government mediation.
March 20, 2018 B2Gold says Mali’s new code won’t affect its Fekola mine The Canadian miner says any contemplated amendments in a new mining code will not apply to Fekola without its consent.
March 19, 2018 Canada’s Capstone Mining says a worker died at Mexican mine Operations, which were temporarily suspended on Sunday, have since resumed, excluding the immediate area of the accident, the copper miner said.
March 19, 2018 Chile preparing new law to lure foreign investment: media Pinera’s government has vowed to reactivate $50 billion in mining investments that it says have been held back by red tape.
March 19, 2018 Electric vehicles, higher prices to boost global copper output — report Global copper output is expected to climb from 20.4 million tonnes this year to 28 million tonnes by 2027.
March 18, 2018 U.S. govt to accept metals tariffs exclusion requests from Monday It could take up to 90 days to make determinations.
March 16, 2018 New Chile govt undecided on blocking SQM sale to China firms -official Chile development agency Corfo filed a complaint last week to block the sale of a 32% stake in SQM to China's Tianqi Lithium or any related entities.
March 16, 2018 Poland’s KGHM targets rise in Chilean copper ore output The miner expects daily copper ore output at its Chilean mine Sierra Gorda to increase by 18% next year from current levels.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am