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Copper price extends slide on soft Chinese demand and stronger dollar

The metal has shed 14% since rocketing to a record above $11,000 a ton in May.

Bloomberg News | June 26, 2024 | 6:48 am

Column: Copper stocks surge offers little relief for CME shorts

Rising global exchange stocks of copper have damped bullish spirits.

Reuters | June 25, 2024 | 2:13 pm

Brazil prosecutors seek $668 million from Vale, BHP for gender violations in reparations

The new lawsuit comes as Vale and BHP hope to…

Reuters | June 24, 2024 | 9:23 am

Adani, Hindalco show interest as Hindustan Copper plans to develop two mines

Both mines with a combined capacity of 3 million metric…

Reuters | June 24, 2024 | 7:23 am

Hedge funds’ bullish copper bets run into China’s slowdown

Without western investors buying, all eyes are back on China,…

Bloomberg News | June 23, 2024 | 12:12 pm

Column: High-flying zinc shrugs off European smelter restarts

Zinc is being buoyed by the broader flow of investment money into the base metals sector.

Reuters | May 2, 2024 | 8:35 am

Chinese miners see opportunities as BHP’s mega bid unfolds

Miners like Zijin Mining, China Minmetals and others are likely to examine closely a deal that creates the world’s top copper producer, Bloomberg says.

Bloomberg News | May 2, 2024 | 5:17 am

BHP CEO flies to South Africa to push $39 billion takeover

BHP’s team aims to engage with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration among other key stakeholders, Bloomberg sources say.

Bloomberg News | May 2, 2024 | 5:02 am

Energy transition delay will impact investment – Wood Mackenzie

A five-year delay to decarbonization efforts could see global average temperatures rising to 3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the firm says.

Reuters | May 2, 2024 | 4:47 am

Congo M23 rebels claim control of smartphone mineral mining town

Most of Congo's mineral resources are concentrated in the east, where insecurity has worsened since the M23 made a major comeback in March 2022.

Reuters | May 2, 2024 | 4:37 am

How BHP’s CEO prepared for the Anglo American offer

Looking back, Mike Henry was 'almost walking the board, the company, and the investors up the ladder, back to big acquisitions,' an investor told the Financial Times.

Staff Writer | May 1, 2024 | 10:10 am