August 25, 2021 Taliban open for Russia to tap Afghanistan’s natural resources Russia's ambassador to Kabul said the Taliban is open for Russia's participation in developing Afghanistan's natural resources.
August 25, 2021 Sandvik raises revenue target for Manufacturing Solutions segment The company said it was lifting the unit's revenue target for 2025 to 6 billion crowns from 4 billion previously.
August 25, 2021 Royalty bill will put Chile’s private miners out of business, trade group says The bill would slap a 3% royalty on sales of copper that would increase sharply alongside rising prices.
August 25, 2021 A breakdown of the critical metals in a smartphone Smartphones can carry ~80% of the stable elements on the periodic table.
August 25, 2021 Codelco says to ignore copper’s gyrations, remains bullish on demand “Fundamentals remain intact and there will be growing copper demand ahead," Codelco chairman Juan Benavides said.
August 25, 2021 Green steel? Look to hydrogen as the answer, BNEF says While making green steel with hydrogen requires a price premium now, the process will likely be cheaper by mid-century.
August 25, 2021 Peru wants mining companies to help build railway to Pacific coast Peru's southern Andean region has large mines such as MMG's Las Bambas and Grupo Mexico's Los Chancas.
August 25, 2021 Union at BHP’s Cerro Colorado calls on workers to reject contract offer Union leader said BHP had used the regulatory issues it faces as an excuse to lowball workers with an inadequate contract proposal.
August 25, 2021 China coal approvals seen adding to confusion on climate action Local authorities approved 24 plants with a combined capacity of 5.2 gigawatts, a 79% decline from the same period in 2020.
August 25, 2021 Codelco and Andina supervisors agree on contract The 36-month deal does not provide a pay increase but includes a signing bonus equivalent to about $6,500 per member, plus incentives.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm