Lundin Mining CEO eyes Chile exploration, growth after big M&A bet The company is setting targets for its new Caserones mine and waiting to expand its existing Candelaria mine. Reuters | April 21, 2023 | 2:43 pm
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
BHP upbeat on China demand; quarterly iron ore output ticks lower The miner reiterated its annual forecast of 278 to 290 Mt for Western Australian iron ore output. Reuters | April 20, 2023 | 5:00 pm
Copper industry warns of looming supply gap without more mines Demand for copper to build most electronic devices will exceed supply over the next decade and imperil climate targets unless dozens of new mines are built, analysts say. Reuters | April 20, 2023 | 12:30 pm
Codelco sees recovery in copper output with a 17% hike by end of decade The company seeks to counteract a drop in ore grades with "structural projects" and maintain production levels. Reuters | April 20, 2023 | 12:01 pm