August 8, 2014 Vale to double iron ore shipments to China by 2019 Currently Vale supplies 12% to 14% of China’s consumption of the steel-making ingredient.
August 7, 2014 Japan, Chile sign mining deals Japan already allocates 90% of its investment in Chile to mining.
August 7, 2014 Will mining disappear in the next decade? Trend of mine production moving to emerging economies will continue.
August 7, 2014 Why Colombia’s mining sector hasn’t lived up to its promise Mining in Latin America has had an outstanding period of growth in the last two decades but is now facing many challenges.
August 6, 2014 Chile’s court rules in favour of KGHM’s Sierra Gorda storage facility This is the third project in the past four moths to be given the go-ahead after an initial unfavourable ruling.
August 6, 2014 Peru gives Southern Copper’s $1.4bn Tia Maria copper mine final approval The mine is expected to produce 120,000 tons of copper a year during its 20 years of mine life.
August 5, 2014 Batista loses control of his iron ore darling MMX The ex-billionaire will remain the largest shareholder of the firm he founded in 2005.
August 1, 2014 Codelco’s new CEO to lead the copper miner’s $25 billion revamp Nelson Pizarro (73) will carry out the biggest investment plan in Codelco’s history.
August 1, 2014 ArcelorMittal back to profit despite challenging market conditions The plunge in iron-ore prices is damping profits at the firm’s mining unit.
August 1, 2014 Iron ore price bulls are back But prediction of a rise above $100 a tonne in the "near future" may not be enough for smaller producers as the big three flood markets.
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
