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Dwindling copper supply from Panama and Peru could wipe out global surplus in 2024

If the Cobre Panama mine was to be permanently shut, then the market could easily move into deficit in 2024, a Macquarie analyst said.

Reuters | November 28, 2023 | 10:15 am

Chile mining body says new lithium projects needed beyond SQM, Albemarle

The head of one of Chile's top mining associations on…

Reuters | November 28, 2023 | 10:06 am

Iron ore price poised to hit $150 in 2024 on Chinese stimulus, analysts say

The price outlook compares with earlier estimates of $130 per…

Reuters | November 28, 2023 | 9:54 am

Tanzania plans new $5.6 billion rail to iron ore, coal-rich area

The Mtwara-Mbamba Bay railway with spurs to Mozambique, Zambia and…

Bloomberg News | November 28, 2023 | 8:22 am

Peru mining keeping country out of deeper recession, minister says

The world's No. 2 copper producer fell into a recession…

Reuters | November 28, 2023 | 8:14 am

Copper industry warns of looming supply gap without more mines

Demand for copper to build most electronic devices will exceed supply over the next decade and imperil climate targets unless dozens of new mines are built, analysts say.

Reuters | April 20, 2023 | 12:30 pm

Codelco sees recovery in copper output with a 17% hike by end of decade

The company seeks to counteract a drop in ore grades with "structural projects" and maintain production levels.

Reuters | April 20, 2023 | 12:01 pm

Antofagasta CEO sees global copper supply shortfall this year, volatile prices

Ivan Arriagada said fears of a global recession remain, but he expect a "soft landing" as long as Chinese demand held up.

Reuters | April 20, 2023 | 7:54 am

Canadian dealmakers expect low-carbon shift will drive mining M&A

Mining deals with any Canadian involvement hit $29.5 billion in the first few weeks of the second quarter of this year.

Reuters | April 20, 2023 | 7:41 am

China to speed up iron ore projects to secure domestic supply

China's annual iron ore output is set to hit an eight-year high of 290 million tonnes in 2023.

Reuters | April 19, 2023 | 8:42 am

Record demand pushes silver into new era of deficits, Silver Institute says

Global demand for silver rose by 18% last year to a record high of 1.24 billion ounces.

Reuters | April 19, 2023 | 7:51 am

Glencore open to better bid for Teck if split rejected

Swiss firm is willing to improve takeover bid if Teck's shareholders reject the Canadian miner's planned split.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2023 | 3:37 am

G-7’s nuclear fuel pact offers boost for Canadian uranium deals

Canada is the world’s second-largest uranium producer and home to nuclear fuel maker Cameco Corp.

Bloomberg News | April 18, 2023 | 3:38 pm

Argentina lithium export value jumps 133% in first quarter

Exports of the white metal reached a monthly best in March, with sales jumping 93% from March 2022.

Reuters | April 18, 2023 | 12:35 pm

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