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Codelco union leader fears privatization by new Chile president

Chile’s incoming government is working on a plan to break up Codelco into northern and southern divisions.

Bloomberg News | March 2, 2018 | 11:32 am

Chile to attract $65 billion in mining investments by 2038 — minister

According to minister Aurora Williams, miners with operations in the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 2, 2018 | 9:39 am

Trump defiant after criticism of steel and aluminium tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump struck a defiant tone on Friday,…

Reuters | March 2, 2018 | 5:30 am

Canadian gold miner to enter the copper business in Chile

Darien Resource Development has entered into an agreement with Artemis…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 1, 2018 | 4:30 pm

Trump says US to impose tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

China has indicated it could retaliate against US steel tariffs…

Reuters | March 1, 2018 | 10:35 am

Column: Aluminum’s fortunes tied to Yunnan weather forecast

The province accounts for around 12% of China's aluminum capacity and is experiencing its worst drought in decades.

Reuters | April 21, 2023 | 8:10 am

Glencore copper output dips, expects strong trading profit

Miner reported lower copper, zinc and nickel production in the first quarter.

Reuters | April 21, 2023 | 7:27 am

Mexico’s lawmakers approve overhaul of mining industry

The reforms would require miners to give back at least 10% of profits to communities and disclose the impacts of their operations.

Reuters | April 21, 2023 | 7:20 am

Hindustan Zinc Q4 profit falls 12% on weaker zinc, lead prices

Zinc prices are down nearly 6% so far this year.

Reuters | April 21, 2023 | 7:17 am

Freeport-McMoRan’s profit more than halves on lower production

In February, the company was forced to stop operations at Grasberg after the mine was hit by floods.

Reuters | April 21, 2023 | 7:10 am

Chile to nationalize its lithium industry

The policy sets up a public-private model in which the state will partner with miners through a dedicated national lithium company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2023 | 3:41 am

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Codelco union leader fears privatization by new Chile president

Chile to attract $65 billion in mining investments by 2038 — minister

Trump defiant after criticism of steel and aluminium tariffs

Canadian gold miner to enter the copper business in Chile

Trump says US to impose tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

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Column: Aluminum’s fortunes tied to Yunnan weather forecast

Glencore copper output dips, expects strong trading profit

Mexico’s lawmakers approve overhaul of mining industry

Hindustan Zinc Q4 profit falls 12% on weaker zinc, lead prices

Freeport-McMoRan’s profit more than halves on lower production

Chile to nationalize its lithium industry

BHP upbeat on China demand; quarterly iron ore output ticks lower

Copper industry warns of looming supply gap without more mines

Codelco sees recovery in copper output with a 17% hike by end of decade