February 24, 2025

Sigma Lithium on track to double production capacity in Q4

A new plant would allow Sigma to double its annual production of lithium concentrates to 520,000 tonnes.

February 24, 2025

BHP seeks copper deals while metal is hot

BHP might finally have the rare chance to access more of the world’s largest copper reserves that can last for generations.

February 24, 2025

Codelco is winning over investors on signs of copper turnaround

The company's $22 billion debt shift follows positive news, including production increases and record export revenue.

February 21, 2025

Chilean copper leaching tech company Ceibo appoints former BHP head of innovation

Cleve Lightfoot, former head of innovation at BHP and ex-Glencore general manager, joins board as an advisor.

February 21, 2025

Global exploration budgets fall as juniors tighten belts: S&P

Global spending dropped 3% to $12.5 billion, S&P’s Corporate exploration strategies 2024 report shows.

February 21, 2025

Newmont again postpones investment decision for Yanacocha project in Peru

The company said the postponement will allow it to prioritize more profitable projects.

February 20, 2025

World’s biggest miners pinched by iron ore’s China problem

BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue, and Vale all posted weaker profits this week.

February 20, 2025

Teck beats fourth-quarter profit estimates on strong copper production

Total copper output in Q4 jumped 19% from a year earlier.

February 20, 2025

Anglo American and Codelco strike $5B copper deal

They will jointly develop their adjacent Los Bronces and Andina mines, in a bid to boost copper production without major investments.

February 19, 2025

Vale logs loss on Canada impairments, but analysts welcome share buyback, dividends

The firm's quarterly net loss was far below the $1.95 billion profit expected by analysts in a LSEG poll.