April 8, 2016 Top 10 copper producing countries Peru's output surges, North American producers slip down the rankings and Chinese mines shut down.
April 8, 2016 Australia raises iron ore price forecast Chinese imports to top 1 billion tonnes for the first time
April 8, 2016 Antofagasta copper veteran Hernandez retires, Arriagada named new CEO The appointment is effective immediately and Hernandez, who had been CEO since 2014, will remain as an adviser to the board.
April 7, 2016 Workers at Freeport’s copper mine in Peru to down tools About $22 billion worth of projects have been cancelled or delayed in Peru in recent years due mainly to anti-mining protests.
April 6, 2016 China’s coming for your copper project Faced with declining domestic production, China's top copper company says the "only solution is going overseas".
April 6, 2016 Vale cuts spending, management salaries The iron ore and nickel giant has reduced its forecast for capital spending in 2016 to $5.5bn from $6.2bn previously.
April 5, 2016 Copper miners’ game of chicken continues New study predicts lowering of cost curve, marginal mines staying open at all costs will see oversupply persist and fifth year of copper price declines.
April 5, 2016 Forget about ‘Los Bronces’; that mine is ours — Anglo to Codelco Codelco is facing mounting internal pressure to acquire Anglo's stake in Los Bronces mine, in which the Chilean miner already has a 29.5% interest.
April 5, 2016 Canadian miners need stronger oversight abroad: Liberal MP McKay The politician is calling for stricter oversight of mining companies abroad after a New York Times front-page story over the weekend shone a spotlight on a Canadian mining company accused…
April 4, 2016 Tahoe Resources provides new 2016 guidance, after Lake Shore acquisition The company has emerged as a new leader in the precious metals sector with a well-diversified, Americas-based operating platform, a strong balance sheet and an attractive growth profile.
Chile copper supply gains seen years away, mining council warns Chile has the project pipeline to lift annual production to 7 million metric tons from about 5.4 million tons. January 23, 2026 | 10:08 am
