Jinchengxin Secures $16.8M Mining Contract from Jiangxi Copper for 2026 Project

According to the draft, the US will commit in the first phase to a comprehensive 60-day ceasefire on all fronts, particularly within Lebanon. The release of a substantial portion of Iran's frozen assets and the ending of the maritime blockade are also included in the agreement. The Iranian side stated that the likelihood of a renewed war with the US is "low," but Iran's armed forces have "loaded their magazines" and remain in a state of combat readiness at all times.

Markham Olivia, a portfolio manager at BlackRock, said on Wednesday that the firm would support consolidation among major miners, as this would open the industry to retail investors on a larger scale, making it easier to advance the large, complex projects needed for new supply.Markham said at the Australian Financial Review (AFR) conference in Perth that mining faced a scale problem, particularly compared with other sectors such as technology.

Codelco said it had temporarily suspended some operations after an earthquake struck near the northern city of Calama on Monday evening, but operations have now returned to normal.The company had previously said that some activities were suspended due to insufficient visibility in pit areas or power supply interruptions in some areas.