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Industry News
World’s top copper producer Chile in wait-and-see mode after Trump tariff bombshell
Chile, the world’s No. 1 copper producer, is in wait-and-see mode after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a surprise 50…
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Weekly Rundown
Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown: Episode 5
Welcome to Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown, where we break down the latest news shaping the mining industry. As usual, we’re…
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Industry News
Chile’s Antofagasta expects copper demand to defy tariff turmoil
The trade war stirred by U.S. tariffs raises a risk for metal demand, the head of Chile’s Antofagasta said, although…
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Lithium
Chile has 28 percent more lithium than previous estimates, studies find
Chile’s total lithium resources are 28 percent greater than previously estimated, according to new studies of salt flats in the…
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Industry News
Codelco, Anglo American to jointly operate copper mines in central Chile
Chilean state-run copper giant Codelco and London-listed miner Anglo American signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly operate neighboring copper…
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Industry News
Exxon, SLB flag interest in lithium projects in Chile, say document and source
U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil is planning a meeting with Chilean officials to discuss lithium investment opportunities, according to a…
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Industry News
Chile’s Codelco targets 2025 copper output jump to 1.39 million tons, document shows
Chilean state miner Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, is targeting production of 1.391 million metric tons of the red…
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Industry News
Penguins and red tape: Chile says ‘no’ to $2.5 billion Dominga mine again
Chile’s government on Wednesday denied an environmental permit for the proposed Dominga iron and copper mine, siding with critics concerned…
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Copper
Copper giant Peru foresees another production plateau in 2025
Peruvian copper production is expected to remain flat in 2025 for the third straight year, according to the country’s top…
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Industry News
Lure of Anglo’s copper mines could test BHP’s spending resolve
BHP, the world’s biggest miner, would need to offer a minimum 40 percent premium over Anglo American’s share price to…
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