Copper Top Stories

Copper prices may jump 20%, aluminum by 36% as demand outpaces supply: forecast

Global copper and aluminum supply deficits may cause prices to soar within a few years while steel may drop, according to a new report on metals.

Colin McClelland | September 20, 2023 | 1:46 pm

Sierra Metals puts Cusi silver mine up for sale as it pivots to copper

Last year, the Cusi mine produced roughly 1.5 million silver-equivalent…

Staff Writer | September 20, 2023 | 12:01 pm

Congo sees expanded UAE mining investment, seeks Inga partners

The plans signal an openness to new investors beyond the…

Bloomberg News | September 20, 2023 | 10:39 am

Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report

An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 20, 2023 | 8:00 am

Norway’s Aker BP may explore for seabed minerals, CEO says

Norway could become the first country to start commercial deep…

Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 7:38 am

Prices will fall across metals and mining in 2023 – Woodmac

Commodity research firm says production growth, weaker demand and negative sentiment in the industry will see iron ore, copper and industrial metals sink next year.

Staff Writer | December 22, 2022 | 10:49 am

Conservationists move to permanently protect areas around proposed Pebble mine

The United States' top environmental non-profit and a regional land trust have raised $20 million to permanently protect 44,000 acres of land.

Reuters | December 22, 2022 | 7:16 am

BHP makes $6.4 billion binding offer for OZ Minerals

The acquisition is BHP’s largest since the $12.1 billion purchase of Petrohawk Energy in 2011.

Bloomberg News | December 21, 2022 | 4:38 pm

California congressman perfectly sums up what is wrong with US mining policy

MINING.COM watches a House Natural Resources committee meeting so you don't have to.

Frik Els | December 21, 2022 | 12:23 pm

Foran’s $150m loan helps nearly cover McIlvenna Bay copper project cost in Saskatchewan

The financing will almost cover the estimated C$368 million cost to build the project.

Staff Writer | December 21, 2022 | 9:34 am

Ivanhoe Mines confirms link to Congo aide in copper corruption case

Ivanhoe struck a deal last year with Vidiye Tshimanga, a top aide to Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi, the firm said in a statement on Dec. 14.

Bloomberg News | December 21, 2022 | 8:23 am

Taseko and Mitsui partner to develop Florence copper project

Mitsui has committed to an initial investment of $50 million to be used for construction of the commercial production facility.

Staff Writer | December 20, 2022 | 11:39 am

Aurubis plans 530 million euros in new investments

Europe's largest copper smelter Aurubis scrapped its existing dividend policy and announced the growth-oriented investments on Tuesday.

Reuters | December 20, 2022 | 11:07 am

New model allows for balancing rare plant protection, mine development

Researchers at Utah State University are mapping out strategies that allow balancing the emerging demand for mining and energy development projects on the Colorado Plateau.

Staff Writer | December 20, 2022 | 5:05 am

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