Copper price rally builds on all-time high China imports

Contractor Macmahon is seeking clarification for the decision.

Local activists are protesting the Peruvian judicial system, the local district attorney and the state police force.

Between 100–150kt of copper will be off the market.

The world's 40 largest miners announced a massive $45 billion in writedowns last year.

Government wants to crackdown on cable and fibre theft affecting telecom operators.

The two firms weighing rival bids are said to be Chinalco Mining Corp International, a subsidiary of China's state-run aluminum group, and Hong Kong-listed MMG Ltd.

Two gold and silver mines, and one copper mine owned by the world's second richest man have shuttered their doors.

Iron ore, molybdenum and nickel are the main commodities executives see as having the highest likelihood of depreciating in value over the next three years.

The world's No. 2 copper mine has been practically halted from May 14 at estimated cost of about $15 million a day in lost production.