Copper Top Stories

US, Saudi Arabia in talks to secure metals in Africa – WSJ

A state-backed Saudi venture would buy stakes in mining assets worth $15 billion in African countries, which will permit US companies to buy some of the production.

Reuters | September 10, 2023 | 10:18 am

First Quantum reaches deal with Panama copper mine union, avoids strike

The worker's union had threatened on Thursday to stop work on…

Reuters | September 9, 2023 | 10:47 pm

Metalla, Nova combine to create ‘industry-leading’ intermediate royalty company

The purchase price gives Nova a total equity value of…

Staff Writer | September 8, 2023 | 11:55 am

Strike looms at First Quantum’s copper mine in Panama on impasse in wage talks

The negotiation remained stuck on disagreements over profit sharing and…

Bloomberg News | September 8, 2023 | 9:42 am

Abandoned Minto mine in Yukon officially put up for sale

The mine started operations in 2007 and produced about 500…

Staff Writer | September 8, 2023 | 9:34 am

Consensus forecast is for two years of stagnant copper prices

Copper is down 20% so far in 2022 and a new survey of over 30 investment banks and economic researchers sees little prospect for an exit from the bear market.

Staff Writer | November 28, 2022 | 3:08 pm

Las Bambas mine resumes copper output; transportation still halted

Las Bambas had reduced its operations to 30% of its usual capacity earlier this month due to the protests.

Reuters | November 28, 2022 | 2:53 pm

Copper price down as China’s covid outbreak worsens

A series of stunning street protests in cities across the nation threaten to derail economic activity.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | November 28, 2022 | 9:59 am

BHP averts strike at world’s biggest copper mine

The union at Escondida copper mine in Chile said BHP’s latest offer contains concrete and verifiable measures to improve workers' conditions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2022 | 3:23 am

Copper’s biggest mystery is finally cracking

A recent discovery by Jetti Resources could unlock millions of tonnes of new copper to feed power grids, building sites and car fleets.

Bloomberg News | November 27, 2022 | 10:58 am

Anglo American uses technology developed by NASA at Quellaveco mine in Peru

According to the miner, Quellaveco is the first 100% digital mine in Peru and is among the first ones to implement digital twin technology to improve efficiency and safety.

Staff Writer | November 27, 2022 | 8:32 am

Atalaya Mining stock rises on potential discoveries from regional exploration in Spain

Drilling along the Mojarra trend at PMV has resulted in a potential discovery was made via intersection of 18.75 metres of polymetallic massive sulphides.

Staff Writer | November 25, 2022 | 9:24 am