Copper Top Stories

Union set to strike at Peru’s Las Bambas copper mine next week

The workers union said the strike would last 48 hours with the union demanding a better distribution of profits for workers.

Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 7:57 am

Franco-Nevada cuts guidance on Cobre Panama mine woes

The Canadian firm has a streaming deal with First Quantum’s…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2023 | 7:17 am

First Quantum to halt Panama mine if blockade goes on

The Canadian miner said that without shipments arriving at Cobre…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2023 | 3:26 am

Leonardo DiCaprio backs Panamanians’ protests against First Quantum’s operation

Hollywood actor has joined the demands of Panamanian activists asking…

Staff Writer | November 19, 2023 | 10:54 am

Antofagasta agrees lower 2024 copper charges with Chinese smelter

Antofagasta agreed to treatment and refining charges of $80 a tonne…

Reuters | November 18, 2023 | 12:31 pm

Sumitomo Metals backs Teck’s split plan

The Japanese company said it will vote in favour of Teck's plan to create two separate companies next week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 20, 2023 | 3:44 am

Fresh blow to cobalt bulls as prices sink below $20,000

With massive stockpiles from Tenke Fungurume in the DRC released for export, cobalt prices face further pressure.

Frik Els | April 19, 2023 | 10:47 am

Column: China’s loss of import appetite damps copper’s bull fires

This week's CESCO copper conference in Chile has not been short of bullish soundbites.

Reuters | April 19, 2023 | 9:27 am

CMOC gets Congo deal to free stockpile of copper and cobalt

CMOC and its state-owned partner Gécamines reached a “consensus on the royalties issue” at the Tenke Fungurume operation.

Bloomberg News | April 19, 2023 | 8:05 am

Chile’s drought hits Antofagasta’s copper output in Q1

It produced 145,900 tonnes of copper in the period, down 25.4% from Q4 2022 on water shortages at Los Pelambres and lower grades at Centinela.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2023 | 6:43 am

Glencore open to better bid for Teck if split rejected

Swiss firm is willing to improve takeover bid if Teck's shareholders reject the Canadian miner's planned split.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2023 | 3:37 am

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Union set to strike at Peru’s Las Bambas copper mine next week

Franco-Nevada cuts guidance on Cobre Panama mine woes

First Quantum to halt Panama mine if blockade goes on

Leonardo DiCaprio backs Panamanians’ protests against First Quantum’s operation

Antofagasta agrees lower 2024 copper charges with Chinese smelter

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Sumitomo Metals backs Teck’s split plan

Fresh blow to cobalt bulls as prices sink below $20,000

Column: China’s loss of import appetite damps copper’s bull fires

CMOC gets Congo deal to free stockpile of copper and cobalt

Chile’s drought hits Antofagasta’s copper output in Q1

Glencore open to better bid for Teck if split rejected

BHP urges Chile gov’t to make further concessions on tax bill with $10bn at stake

Anglo American sees return to glory days of copper production in Chile

BHP says more stability in Chile would spur its investment