Copper Top Stories

Southern Copper eyes start of stalled Peru mine project as soon as this year

The company has had permits to build its Tia Maria project for years yet held back because of environmental opposition.

Bloomberg News | May 21, 2024 | 7:05 am

Lumina Gold to complete Cangrejos feasibility study by mid-2025

Lumina says its Cangrejos gold-copper project in southwest Ecuador is…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2024 | 5:45 am

Get real: Copper price record was 56 years ago

Jeff Currie: Add AI data centers and military demand to…

Frik Els | May 20, 2024 | 1:23 pm

Copper price hits record above $11,000 on bets that shortage looms

Several developments in 2024 have emboldened copper bulls and drawn…

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2024 | 8:09 am

Copper’s record run at risk as US shipments calm speculator frenzy

At least 100,000 metric tons of copper are en route…

Reuters | May 20, 2024 | 8:05 am

Ivanhoe shares up as it declares first mineral resources for Makoko and Kiala deposits

Ivanhoe says Makoko ranks as the world’s third-largest and highest-grade copper discovery since Kakula in 2016.

Staff Writer | November 13, 2023 | 9:46 am

Trafigura brings Australian mined copper back to China

Swiss commodity trader has agreed to help Chinese smelters clear imports of copper concentrate from Australia.

Reuters | November 13, 2023 | 8:58 am

First Quantum cuts back on ore processing amid port blockades

The company said the blockade of small boats at the mine's Punta Rincon port has affected the delivery of supplies.

Staff Writer | November 13, 2023 | 8:38 am

Arizona copper production: Securing a domestic supply chain

Unless massive new supply comes online in a timely way, the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 will remain out of reach.

Global Business Reports | November 13, 2023 | 3:49 am

Peru to implement new measures in mining, energy sectors to reactivate the economy

The Peruvian executive wants to implement 25 measures to reactivate the country’s economy, focusing on the mining, energy and oil and gas sectors.

Staff Writer | November 12, 2023 | 9:15 am

Codelco CEO sees copper output in 2023 closing at 1.315mt

Production at Codelco will close the year at around 1.315 million metric tons, towards the lower end of the estimated range.

Reuters | November 12, 2023 | 8:12 am

Trafigura’s copper uber-bull departs as metals drama drags on

Kostas Bintas was demoted in a management reshuffle in September.

Bloomberg News | November 12, 2023 | 6:20 am

How Canada – and Bay Street – squandered the chance to finance the critical minerals revolution

Capital has disappeared from Canada’s once-thriving junior mining industry.

Tim Kiladze - The Globe and Mail | November 10, 2023 | 4:11 pm

Peru’s copper production up 2.5% in September

The increase was driven by higher output from the Quellaveco mine.

Reuters | November 10, 2023 | 3:31 pm

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