February 17, 2025

BHP’s profit slump prompts dividend cut as China falters

BHP cut its interim dividend to the lowest payout for the period since 2017.

February 17, 2025

Indigenous leader in Peru says illegal miners use children as ‘human shields’ in the Amazon

The leader said he will ask the Peruvian government to declare a state of emergency in the area to allow the eviction of illegal miners.

February 17, 2025

Cyclone Metals, Vale sign $138M deal to develop Iron Bear project

The iron ore project in Newfoundland and Labrador is located near Rio Tinto's IOC operations.

February 15, 2025

Codelco’s Gabriela Mistral mine reaches early deal with union

The new collective bargaining agreement will be in place for three years as of June 1.

February 14, 2025

Vale to raise Carajas iron ore output with $12 billion investment

Carajas, in Brazil's Para state, is Vale's largest iron ore production complex.

February 14, 2025

Storied Peruvian executive resurfaces at Canadian copper startup

After decades overseeing some of Peru’s biggest mines, Victor Gobitz has reemerged as the head of Quilla Resources.

February 14, 2025

B2Gold ups investment in Founders Metals to maintain 5% stake

B2Gold became a shareholder in Founders last October.

February 14, 2025

China’s BYD holds mining rights in Brazil’s Lithium Valley, documents show

The EV producer's mineral rights acquisition in Brazil is its biggest step yet toward mining strategic minerals in the West.

February 14, 2025

Brazil hints at WTO complaint, tax on US products after Trump steel tariffs

The South American country is one of the largest sources of US steel imports.

February 14, 2025

Peru copper output edges down in 2024 to 2.74 million tonnes

The drop marked the copper giant's first decline after four straight years of recovery following the pandemic.