November 29, 2016 Hedge funds have never been this bullish about copper price Managed money speculators in copper futures in New York go long 1.9 billion pounds of copper – 55% more than the previous record.
November 29, 2016 ASX slams door on Moly Mines, leaves 4,000 shareholders in limbo Exchange rules the firm was not allowed to resume trading due to concerns about controversy-plagued Chinese majority shareholder Hanlong Group.
November 28, 2016 Trump infrastructure bump forecast for global economy New report predicts US infrastructure spending promised by president-elect could propel global growth to highest since 2011 further boosting metals demand.
November 28, 2016 Anglo’s Los Bronces mine in Chile to remain shut until safe to resume work Decision follows a fresh attack by hooded protesters who seized installations over the weekend.
November 28, 2016 Mine closures will slow global nickel market growth to 2020 – report Despite increased demand for nickel, low profitability owing to the combination of persistently low prices and higher costs may result in project closures over the next five years, according to…
November 27, 2016 CHART: Mining capex decline set to continue Global miners have been cutting spending on new projects and expansions since 2012.
November 27, 2016 Death toll rises on Turkish mine cave-in as BBC journalist detained It appears the Turkish government is attempting to suppress criticism of a mine disaster last weekend that killed 12 miners and left four still missing.
November 24, 2016 China to invest $1.3bn expanding Toromocho, its largest overseas copper project Preliminary deal is part of a series of agreements signed this week that will see China pouring close to $5.3 billion into Peru’s mining and energy sector.
November 24, 2016 Dr. Copper hints mining sector officially out of intensive care Prices for the metal soared again Thursday to more than $5,700 a tonne.
November 23, 2016 Ivanhoe Mines announces significant progress in upgrading the Kipushi zinc-copper mine in the DRC "We are working hard to have the mine ready to restart production": Robert Friedland
Ports for Australia’s Pilbara iron ore region closed due to cyclone Port Hedland, about 1,300 km (800 miles) north of Western Australia's state capital, Perth, is the world's biggest export point for iron ore. February 07, 2026 | 11:40 am
