Copper 17 March 2026 - 9 May 2026

Anglo American’s $295 Million Copper Push Could Keep El Soldado Running Until 2045
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Anglo American’s $295 Million Copper Push Could Keep El Soldado Running Until 2045

Anglo American has filed a $295 million plan to extend the El Soldado copper mine in Chile through 2045, seeking environmental approval. The project would add new open-pit phases, reopen an underground mine, and expand tailings infrastructure. El Soldado produced 42,605 tonnes of copper in 2025 and employs about 650 people. Chile’s regulator charged Anglo with alleged breaches at the site in late 2024.
May 9, 2026
Rio Tinto plc Eyes a Bigger Argentina Copper Bet as Los Azules Talks Surface
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Rio Tinto plc Eyes a Bigger Argentina Copper Bet as Los Azules Talks Surface

Rio Tinto is considering increasing its 17.2% stake in McEwen Copper’s Los Azules project in Argentina, according to two industry sources. The move follows the collapse of Glencore merger talks and comes as copper demand rises. Rio holds its stake via Nuton LLC, which uses bio-leaching technology. London trading is closed until Monday, leaving investors to react after the weekend.
May 9, 2026
Glencore’s Argentina Copper Restart Moves Into Focus After Sandvik Drill Deal
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Glencore’s Argentina Copper Restart Moves Into Focus After Sandvik Drill Deal

Sandvik received an order to supply three DR413i rotary blasthole drill rigs for Glencore’s restart of the Bajo de la Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina, with first rig delivery set for April. Alumbrera is expected to resume operations in 2027 and begin production in 2028, targeting about 73,000 metric tons of copper through June 2031. Glencore shares fell 1.20% in London trading.
April 27, 2026
BHP stock price rises as miner files $5 billion Escondida plan, advances Arizona copper project
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BHP stock price rises as miner files $5 billion Escondida plan, advances Arizona copper project

BHP shares closed up 1.1% after the company filed for environmental approval to build a $4.4–$5.9 billion copper concentrator at Escondida in Chile and advanced its Resolution Copper project in Arizona. Resolution, owned with Rio Tinto, secured 2,400 acres for development but faces opposition from Native groups. Copper accounted for 51% of BHP's operating earnings in the latest half, overtaking iron ore.
March 17, 2026