December 18, 2012 Mexico’s copper output suffers biggest single-month drop in 2 years The fall was caused by lower prices and slowing demand from major copper consumers like China, says Gonzalo Fernandez, an analyst with Grupo Santander.
December 18, 2012 Globex announces record date for spin-out of Chibougamau Independent Mines Inc. Every shareholder of record at the close of business on December 28 will receive one share of CIM for each Globex share held.
December 17, 2012 LME hits record volumes on last independent day 149.6 million lots carrying a notional value of $13.6 trillion ahead of Hong Kong takeover completion.
December 17, 2012 Big pit, big bonus: Codelco gives every Chuquicamata worker $35,475 The $6,334 interest free loan and 3.7% wage hike will also come in handy.
December 17, 2012 CIBC’s Matt Gibson sees upside in iron in 2013 Investors who want to play in the iron and copper space should look to small-cap producers for attractive valuations and lower risk, says Matt Gibson, institutional research analyst with CIBC…
December 17, 2012 Chileans divided over value of Barrick’s water fund When it comes to its $8.5 billion Pascua Lama project, 2012 was not a great year for Canada’s Barrick Gold.
December 17, 2012 Anglo Asian signs copper sales contract with Glencore Under the terms of the sales agreement, Glencore will purchase 250 wet metric tonnes (WMT) per month of copper concentrate product.
December 17, 2012 SEC endorses JPMorgan copper ETF The resolution makes it easier for the U.S. bank to launch its product.
December 17, 2012 First Quantum seeks to create world’s biggest copper producer with hostile Inmet bid Inmet shareholders approached directly with sweetened deal
December 16, 2012 First Quantum Minerals announces intention to make C$5.1 billion offer for Inmet – opportunity to create global copper leader "The enlarged group will draw on the best physical and human resources of both First Quantum and Inmet, to create a premier, widely-held base metals company "
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm
