January 31, 2025 Chile’s copper output jumps in December Copper output in Chile, the world's largest producer of the metal, increased 14.3% year-on-year.
January 30, 2025 Chile orders definitive closure of Lundin’s Alcaparrosa mine Lundin must permanently close its Alcaparrosa copper mine and faces a $3.41 million fine, which it can either pay or appeal.
January 30, 2025 Glencore reports lower metals production in 2024 The company produced 951,600 tonnes of copper in 2024, down 6% from 1.01 million tonnes in 2023.
January 30, 2025 Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ, Orion team up to invest $1.2bn in metals, mining Wealth fund will focus on mining companies in emerging markets in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
January 30, 2025 Codelco to use recycled material for ball milling at El Teniente mine The move is part of efforts by the miner to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030.
January 29, 2025 Las Bambas copper output pegged at 400,000t in 2025 The Chalcobamba pit mine, part of Las Bambas, would play a key role in output this year.
January 29, 2025 Lundin Gold expects Ecuador mine to produce 475,000-525,000 oz through 2027 In 2024, the company saw production of 502,029 ounces at the Fruta del Norte mine.
January 29, 2025 India seeking energy, lithium investments in Argentina Indian state firms Khanij Bidesh India and Coal India are already exploring lithium in Argentina's northwest province of Catamarca.
January 29, 2025 Vale CEO meets Brazil’s Lula, touts ‘convergence’ with government agenda The company has been criticized by Lula and cabinet members in the past.
January 29, 2025 China funnelled $57 billion to control critical mineral supply chain A network of at least 26 state-backed banks has helped Beijing tighten its grip on critical minerals over the past two decades.
Codelco secures $600 million in climate financing from HSBC The funding completes its goals after having received $532 million in financing from Credit Agricole CIB in 2024. December 31, 2025 | 09:30 am