Copper Top Stories

BHP pushes for diversity, inclusion throughout the supply chain

The mining giant says its most inclusive and diverse teams have 67% fewer recordable injuries, 28% lower unplanned absence rates and up to 11% higher planned and scheduled work delivery.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2020 | 4:03 am

Speedier Brazil exploration approvals to draw capital — mining lobby

Brazil's National Mining Agency on Monday published new rules that…

Reuters | February 4, 2020 | 3:51 pm

Private capital raised for mining falls to 8-year low

New report shows four mining and metals funds together raised…

Frik Els | February 4, 2020 | 2:16 pm

Copper-gold deposits to help gold miners overcome depletion dilemma

Copper-gold porphyries and sedimentary copper deposits offer both size and…

Richard Mills - Ahead of the Herd | February 4, 2020 | 10:28 am

BHP to supply water for Escondida mine from desalination plant only

The miner already gets more than 40% of the water…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2020 | 8:57 am

Record iron ore production for Rio Tinto in Q3

Copper output also rising, cost-cutting measures exceeding expectations.

Ana Komnenic | October 15, 2013 | 10:42 pm

Rio Tinto restarts negotiations with Mongolia over Oyu Tolgoi

Rio Tinto has tried to get approval from Mongolia for its financing proposal since last winter, but the government has not yet offered a direct reply.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2013 | 5:36 pm

Turquoise Hill brings Oyu Tolgoi up to nameplate capacity

Now processing 100,000 tonnes of ore per day.

Frik Els | October 14, 2013 | 11:40 pm

Copper price jumps on Chinese import surge, warehouse drawdown

Copper up 1% as Chinese imports reach 18-month high, global warehouse inventories decline for the 28th consecutive session.

Frik Els | October 14, 2013 | 5:12 pm

Sweeping changes to Myanmar mining laws planned

Less state involvement, possible lifting of ban on ore exports and smoother licensing process envisaged for South Asian nation.

Frik Els | October 13, 2013 | 6:35 pm

Illegal miners pillage copper mine in Zambia

Destroy $1.2 million driller.

Ana Komnenic | October 12, 2013 | 7:52 pm

Thompson Creek CEO says goodbye, leaves behind diversified miner

Says diversification helped cushion the fall when molybdenum prices tanked.

Ana Komnenic | October 12, 2013 | 2:00 pm

Newmont slips after cutting copper forecast

Other major gold miners also fall amid gold price drop.

Ana Komnenic | October 11, 2013 | 11:19 pm

Copper output to spike, but surplus to remain ‘very modest’

After seven years of almost no growth, copper supply expansion is set to average over 4% through 2016, but the market surplus is likely to remain marginal.

Frik Els | October 11, 2013 | 7:39 pm

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