Copper Top Stories

Teck misses copper, zinc guidance for 2023, coal production higher

Annual production was impacted by challenges across operations through the year.

Staff Writer | January 16, 2024 | 5:01 pm

First Quantum offers voluntary retirement to over 1,500 Panama mine staff

The company plans to reduce its Panama workforce to below…

Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 11:30 am

Indonesia approves Freeport’s mining quota for 2024-2026

Indonesia last year changed mining production plans from annual to…

Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 10:03 am

Ivanhoe, Gécamines to reopen historic Kipushi mine

The historic zinc-copper mine will restart in Q2 2024, with…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2024 | 9:03 am

Australia sends biggest copper concentrate shipment to China since 2020

The exports raise hopes that China may be removing the…

Reuters | January 16, 2024 | 8:13 am

First Quantum losing $8 million a day on Cobre Panama halt

The miner's local unit warned of "exponential and irreparable" damage to the company and stakeholders, including the workforce.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2023 | 3:57 am

Chile copper production up 2.9% in January – Cochilco

Production from state-owned giant Codelco jumped 5.1% on a yearly basis to 127,000 tonnes.

Reuters | March 2, 2023 | 2:20 pm

Copper price falls ahead of China’s annual parliament meeting

China is expected to set its GDP growth rate target at 5.5%-6% this year, according to ING.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 2, 2023 | 9:44 am

Mining dealmakers set for year of hot M&A after monster gold bid

Mergers and acquisitions will be top of mind at PDAC this year.

Bloomberg News | March 2, 2023 | 8:07 am

Oman to offer new mining concessions in Q1 2023

This process would also include new concession areas targeting commodities like chromite, copper, limestone and others.

Reuters | March 2, 2023 | 7:49 am

Panama breakthrough adds to good news for global copper supplies

The Cobre Panama mine accounts for about 1.5% of the world’s copper production.

Bloomberg News | March 1, 2023 | 8:42 am

Copper price rises as China’s economy shows strong recovery

China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in more than a decade in February.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 1, 2023 | 8:27 am

BHP seeks to tighten grip on South America’s copper sector

BHP officials met with Argentinian authorities this week, expressing interest in increasing investments in the San Juan province.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 1, 2023 | 6:52 am

Freeport Indonesia says Grasberg mine operations back to normal after floods

Freeport was forced to stop operation at its flagship mine in February after heavy rain and mud flows damaged the facilities.

Reuters | March 1, 2023 | 4:15 am

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