Some of the biggest copper mines in the world are turning to different ways to get their metal to port after an increase in train robberies spurred the suspension of rail services in northern Chile.

General Motors will invest up to $69 million and take an equity stake in Queensland Pacific Metals.

Polish miner did not give a reason for the dismissals.

White-knuckle trading in Chilean assets is erasing the final traces of the country’s reputation as the most stable of Latin America.

The two firms filed in June for a so-called judicial review of the LME’s actions during the nickel crisis.

Zinc smelter closures in Europe have grabbed the recent headlines but lead supply has also been taking a growing number of supply hits.

Copper output in the world's second largest producer reached 207,739 tonnes in August.

The deal marks a further move by the world's fourth largest carmaker to lock down supplies of metals needed for batteries that power EV cars.