Copper Top Stories

Zambia selects UAE’s IHC unit as new partner in Mopani Copper Mines

The new investor is also expected to "reset" Mopani's existing relationship with Glencore, ZCCM said.

Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 7:44 am

Copper miners, Chinese smelters agree on first drop in fees in 3 years

Miners on Friday reached agreements with Chinese smelters for a…

Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 7:38 am

Scientists use copper to reduce cost of cancer treatment

UCLA researchers devised an inexpensive way to produce a molecule…

Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 5:54 am

First Quantum takes Panama to international court

It is also suspending its 2023 production guidance for Cobre…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2023 | 3:54 am

Codelco’s chief commercial officer resigns

Carlos Alvarado will be replaced by Cristobal Fuenzalida a current…

Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 4:02 pm

Discovery-geared Collective Mining pries more porphyry secrets from Guayabales

Colombia-focused explorer has made four notable discoveries, including the Apollo high-grade porphyry system.

Henry Lazenby | May 17, 2023 | 12:03 pm

New Tesla low-voltage system a ‘big deal’ for copper, says Musk

A new 48 volts system slated for this year could reduce demand for copper, says Tesla CEO.

Bruno Venditti | May 17, 2023 | 11:28 am

First Quantum launches $1 billion notes offering, stock rises

It will be used to repay existing loans and redeem previously issued notes.

Staff Writer | May 17, 2023 | 8:57 am

Centinela mine’s union head says sides far apart in talks to avoid strike

Mediation will last until May 22, and a strike could start during the first shift on May 23.

Reuters | May 17, 2023 | 7:45 am

Wheaton acquires Lumina’s Cangrejos project gold stream

Wheaton will get 6.6% of the payable gold from Cangrejos until 700,000 ounces has been delivered, and 4.4% thereafter.

Staff Writer | May 17, 2023 | 3:32 am

Faraday cuts 46 metres of 1.68% Cu at Copper Creek, Arizona

The assays were for hole FCD-22-023 drilled outside the extent of the known mineral resource.

Staff Writer | May 16, 2023 | 12:24 pm

EU raw material targets need money and faster permits, sector chief says

Under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, 10% of annual needs must be mined in Europe by 2030.

Reuters | May 16, 2023 | 8:48 am

Buying Teck’s coal unit as a standalone is a ‘distant second’ for Glencore – CEO

Teck CEO Jonathan Price repeated that separation "is the path to create the greatest value" for shareholders.

Reuters | May 16, 2023 | 8:40 am

SolGold evaluates phased development of Cascabel copper mine

The fresh approach to development of the copper-gold project in Ecuador aims to reduce upfront capital and construction time.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 16, 2023 | 6:13 am

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