October 1, 2025 Glencore’s Lomas Bayas mine operating as usual as waste yard fire weakens The fire, which started around midday on Tuesday, has weakened in recent hours.
October 1, 2025 Column: Critical minerals are stuck between demand hopes and oversupply reality The caveat to long-term forecasts is that they are inherently risky as market dynamics can shift.
October 1, 2025 Sanctioned Russian copper firm in talks to acquire state-seized gold miner UMMC is in talks with the government to acquire a majority stake in the gold mining company UGC which was seized by the state in July.
October 1, 2025 Japan’s Pan Pacific plans 2.5% cut in H2 copper output The company outsources smelting and refining operations to its parent companies' plants.
October 1, 2025 Congo court ruling risks snarling Trump’s critical mineral goals A Congolese firm under US sanctions has won a court ruling that could strengthen its claim to a prized tantalum deposit, potentially complicating Washington’s efforts.
October 1, 2025 Indonesia expects deal soon with Freeport-McMoRan on divestment plan Last week, Freeport declared force majeure at Grasberg after torrential mudslides that killed two workers.
October 1, 2025 Indonesia’s Merdeka starts mining at Pani gold project The company aims to produce 140,000 ounces of gold annually.
October 1, 2025 EU to cut steel import quotas, hike tariffs to 50% The measures will be part of a new package for the steel sector due to be unveiled on October 7.
September 30, 2025 Union rejects contract offer at Antofagasta’s Los Pelambres mine in Chile Some 94% of the union's 550 members voted against the proposal.
September 30, 2025 Peru’s large miners fear their exploration rights are at risk Peru grants concessions that allow mining giants to explore huge swaths of territory for decades before starting production.
Codelco leadership in focus as Chile voters shift to right The position requires political dexterity, especially around decisions that could trigger job losses. December 15, 2025 | 03:18 pm
