CHARTS: The coming critical minerals trade war is BRICS short of a load "While a large number of countries around the world continue to talk about securing raw material supply, China is actually doing something about it."Frik Els | December 24, 2024 | 1:11 pm
El Salvador lawmakers overturn mining ban Bukele called absurdEl Salvador became the first country in the world to…Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 3:55 pm
Codelco signs early agreement with Salvador mine supervisorsThe 36-month agreement will start on May 1, 2025.Reuters | December 23, 2024 | 10:45 am
Midnight Sun receives exploration license renewal for Solwezi copper project in Zambia The project is 6 miles from Africa’s largest copper mining complex, the Kansanshi mine held by First Quantum Minerals. Staff Writer | December 23, 2024 | 6:22 am
Codelco eyes $800m extension to keep Gabriela Mistral open until 2055 Environmental permit application includes ending the use of domestic land-based water at the mine in 2035. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 23, 2024 | 5:53 am
Vedanta to exclude base metals business from sweeping demerger The group said it will consider the base metals business demerger at a later stage. Reuters | December 22, 2024 | 9:54 am
Video: Rob McEwen bets big on developing worlds greenest copper mine With a personal investment of $225 million on the line, much is at stake for Rob McEwen with the success of McEwen Copper’s flagship Los Azules project in Argentina. Northern Miner Staff | December 20, 2024 | 2:35 pm
Codelco and Chuquicamata mine workers reach early wage deal The Chuquicamata mine, located in northern Chile, is one of the largest open-pit copper mines. Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 11:46 am
Codelco copper output misses November target, document shows The miner's output was 3% lower than expected. Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 10:54 am
Copper giant Peru foresees another production plateau in 2025 Peru's top mining association SNMPE expects the country's 2025 copper output to hit around 2.8 million metric tons, matching 2023. Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 8:52 am
Foran conditionally approved for $14m gov’t funding for McIlvenna Bay infrastructure The funds will go towards the construction of a hydroelectric transmission line, an on-site substation and electrical vehicle charging infrastructure. Staff Writer | December 20, 2024 | 8:43 am
Lure of Anglo’s copper mines could test BHP’s spending resolve BHP needs to offer at least a 40% premium over Anglo's share price for a new takeover bid, but its CEO has committed to spending discipline. Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 5:00 am