Copper

July 17, 2012

Infographic: copper, the essential metal

Copper is one of the most widely used metals on the planet, and has been for more than 10,000 years. Visual Capitalist has created an infographic on red metal's use…

July 17, 2012

First Quantum suspends operations in Mauritania

First Quantum Minerals has announced it has temporarily suspended normal operations at its Guelb Moghrein copper-gold mine in Mauritania due to illegal strike action by some unionized employees.

July 16, 2012

A historic window of opportunity in Mongolia

Investor fears about mining stocks are misplaced especially if those companies are mining in Mongolia. The country home to the largest copper deposit and this Gold Report explains why there…

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