The company now predicts a net profit of 78 billion yen ($739 million) for the year, against its previous guidance of 46 billion yen.

Mining companies interested in bidding for potential exploration and development permissions in Colombia should register from Feb. 11 for multiple rounds this year.

Metal prices rose again on Tuesday with investors weighing prospects for a fast-tracked stimulus package in the US.

Industry leaders believe it will not affect key projects such as Rio Blanco, and Loma Larga.

Chinese inventories have dropped to near decade lows on robust demand from factories.

The subpoenas to produce documents is related to a grand jury investigation apparently involving recordings of private conversations regarding the Pebble mine project.

Country's copper production plunged 12.5% to 2.15 million tonnes in 2020.

Mud rush at gold-copper mine in B.C killed one worker and injured two on February 2.