Freeport cranks up copper output as rivals scour for deals to grow
Freeport-McMoRan expands copper output without joining the mining buyout spree, betting on clean energy demand.
Chile selects six sites for private lithium projects
SANTIAGO — Chile’s government has selected six priority areas for new lithium extraction projects to be led by private companies, the South American...
Copper output from Chile’s Codelco slides nearly 11% in July
Codelco produced 111,400 metric tons of copper in July, the South American country's Cochilco copper commission announced on Wednesday.
Rio Tinto, BYD and LG Energy eligible for Chilean lithium project
Major mining companies can proceed with proposals for Altoandinos lithium project, says state-run company.
Codelco could face $8 million fine for tailings dam violations
The charges against state copper giant Codelco were filed over the management of its Talabre tailings dam at its Ministro Hales division.
Lithium mining is slowly sinking Chile’s Atacama salt flat, study shows
Scientific study of satellite data shows Atacama salt flat sinking in areas heavily used for pumping by lithium miners.
Copper giant Codelco invests in EVs, cacti as part of green makeover
Chilean mining company Codelco's sustainability gets a boost after global clients push for greener credentials in the copper industry.
Analysis: BHP’s quick strike fix sets tone for labor talks amid copper rally
Quick turnaround in workers' dispute helped BHP avoid the damaging effects of a 2017 walk-out, at a time when copper is in high...
Chile’s Codelco says output falls 8% in first half of 2024
Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, on Friday posted a 8.4% drop in output for the first half of 2024 compared with last...
