Copper Top Stories

Copper price revised up on bullish H2 2020 outlook

Fitch expects the majority of shuttered manufacturing hubs and supply chains in China to be freed of restrictions by April.

MINING.com Editor | March 6, 2020 | 11:37 am

China warns metals firms not to race back from virus

China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association said 76% of its members…

Reuters | March 6, 2020 | 9:08 am

Barrick boosts inventory of “key commodities” due to coronavirus

Drawing on experience of combating Ebola outbreaks around its mines…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2020 | 5:29 am

Ring of Fire: Ontario to move ahead with north-south road

Ontario announces agreement with two First Nations to develop a…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 5, 2020 | 4:01 pm

Talon updates Tamarack PEA, increases NPV

Economic assessment suggests a net value estimate of $291 million…

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | March 5, 2020 | 3:59 pm

Mongolia shakes its ‘Asia’s mineral state’ reputation, pushes renewables

Government will also introduce new environmental laws.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2013 | 2:01 pm

Glencore gives contractor the boot on New South Wales project

Contractor Macmahon is seeking clarification for the decision.

MINING.com Editor | June 5, 2013 | 1:30 am

Road blockade forces Rio Alto to suspend production at its Peruvian mine

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

Vladimir Basov | June 5, 2013 | 12:19 am

Grasberg outage lifts copper to 2-week high

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

Frik Els | June 4, 2013 | 9:46 pm

Falling commodity prices hit Aussie miners the hardest: profits fall 49%

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

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2013 | 6:38 pm

Ghana to end copper exports

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

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2013 | 4:35 pm

Chinese miners eye Glencore Xstrata copper mine in Peru

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.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 4, 2013 | 11:52 am

Three of Carlos Slim’s mines shut down by labour conflict

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

MINING.com Editor | June 3, 2013 | 11:03 pm

Survey of mining executives reveals renewed pessimism in the sector

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.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2013 | 7:24 pm

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