BHP’s Decarbonization Strategy in Chile

Jul 10, 2025
By Gaia Research Team
Reading time: 9 mins.

Few materials are as vital to the energy transition as copper — and nowhere is that more visible than in Chile, where it powers everything from electric vehicles to wind turbines.
In Chile, home to some of the world’s largest copper mines, BHP is leading the charge to make mining more sustainable. Its operations at Escondida and Spence are not just digging up metal—they’re setting a blueprint for "green copper" production. By slashing emissions, switching to renewable energy, and rethinking water use in the arid Atacama Desert, BHP is tackling the mining industry’s biggest environmental challenges. This article dives into BHP’s decarbonization strategy in Chile, exploring its ambitious goals, tangible progress, and the hurdles it faces in a world demanding cleaner resources.

Copper Miners are Hot

Jul 7, 2025
By Laurent MAUREL
Reading time: 10 mins.

In this climate of widespread distrust toward fiscal and monetary policy, gold is once again asserting itself as the ultimate safe haven.

Let’s now turn to recent developments in the mining sector, with a particular focus on the turbulent week experienced by the silver market.

Amid extreme volatility, aggressive futures positioning, and an ongoing sector rotation, several key signals deserve closer analysis.

Copper Earnings Recap: Winners and Strugglers

Aug 27, 2024
By Gaia Research Team
Reading time: 10 mins.

The recent earnings reports for copper companies with market capitalizations over $100 million reveal a mixed financial and operational landscape. While some companies exceeded expectations, others faced challenges due to cost pressures and operational inefficiencies.

Copper M&A Landscape: Junior Companies to Watch

Aug 16, 2024
By Gaia Research Team
Reading time: 10 mins.

The copper industry has experienced transformations, particularly through mergers and acquisitions (M&A). These activities are reshaping the competitive landscape, and creating investment opportunities. This article delves into the current copper market, and recent M&A trends, and offers insights into which companies are positioned as attractive investment targets.

Besides Favourable Copper Price, Is Freeport’s Financial Success Propelled By ESG Excellence?

Aug 2, 2024
By Gaia Research Team
Reading time: 3 mins.

Explore how Freeport-McMoRan Inc. achieved excellent financial results in 2024 Q2 despite operational challenges, and the impact of consistent good ESG performance on financial success.

Forgotten Copper Company in China?

Jul 18, 2024
By Gaia Research Team
Reading time: 1 min.

Learn about JCCL’s global strategic investments in the copper industry and its ESG practices, highlighting areas for social improvement.

Copper’s Surge: Unpacking Market Dynamics and the Impact of the Green Transition

Jun 6, 2024
By Emmanuel Painchault
Reading time: 6 mins.

Analyse recent copper price trends and their drivers, highlighting copper’s essential role in green technologies.