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Chile’s right-wing pivot puts mining policy under the microscope
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (131+ words) Global refined zinc demand rose 1.9% to 13.86 million tons, driven by higher consumption. February 24, 2026 | 11:46 am Second installment of our LatAm series: Chile's new govt to test copper, lithium, critical minerals future. The investment will be used to restart and expand the…...
Column: Copper drives BHP and Rio, but getting more is the trick
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (939+ words) The latest corporate results from major miners BHP Group'and Rio Tinto'highlight copper's starring role in driving profits, but they also underline how difficult it will be to get more exposure to the industrial metal. BHP, the world's largest listed miner,…...
Op-Ed: Europe’s ‘buy European’ plan misses minerals
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (622+ words) Earlier this month, European Union leaders agreed to press ahead with a "Buy European" policy to protect strategic sectors of the bloc"s industry, but in doing so they risk overlooking the critical minerals sector that underpins our place in…...
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Lithium output at SQM-Codelco venture edges out forecasts
23+ hour, 33+ min ago (472+ words) SQM's lithium partnership with Codelco churned out slightly more of the battery metal than forecast last year as the industry continues to emerge from a global glut. The Nova Andino Litio SpA venture produced 233,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent…...
British Columbia selects three projects for fast-tracked permitting
23+ hour, 43+ min ago (495+ words) The British Columbia government has selected three projects to work with its Critical Minerals Office for early co-ordination as they prepare to enter their respective environmental assessment and future permitting processes. In a press release dated Feb. 20, 2026, the BC Ministry…...
Andes Iron’s $2.5B Dominga project in Chile hits fresh snag
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (552+ words) A Chilean court of appeals has overturned a favourable court ruling in the long-running dispute over Andes Iron's $2.5 billion Dominga iron ore and copper project, effectively sending the development back into legal limbo. The Antofagasta Court of Appeals on Saturday…...
Brazilian state firm contests sale of Equinox Gold asset to CMOC
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (496+ words) A Brazilian state-run company is taking legal action to try to block the sale of a precious metals asset by Equinox Gold Corp. to one of China's biggest miners. Companhia Baiana de Produ'o Mineral, or CBPM, is seeking an emergency…...
Five miners presumed dead after mudslide in South African diamond mine
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (405+ words) Five diamond miners missing since Tuesday following a mudslide deep underground are presumed dead, South Africa's mining minister said on Friday after assessing rescue efforts. Gwede Mantashe told a press conference that it was now a question of retrieving their…...
Indonesia to give equal opportunities countries on critical mineral investment, minister says
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (185+ words) Indonesia will provide equal opportunities to the United States and other countries on investment related to critical minerals, its energy minister said on Friday, speaking after the conclusion of a trade agreement with the US concerning the energy sector. Bahlil…...