Copper Top Stories

Column: Global exchange copper stocks sink to 15-year lows

Either inventory rebuilds over the seasonal summer soft spot for northern hemisphere demand, or the market is going to have to rethink just how much copper is really out there, writes Andy Homes.

Reuters | June 27, 2023 | 12:58 pm

Zambia’s KCM shuts Nchanga smelter for repairs after leak

Konkola Copper Mines has shut down its Nchanga smelter for…

Reuters | June 27, 2023 | 9:35 am

Appian Capital takes majority stake in Namibian zinc mine

The Rosh Pinah underground zinc mine, in southern Namibia, is…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 27, 2023 | 9:09 am

Column: BHP plans credible, financially viable but slow path to decarbonized mines

BHP said it expected electric trucks would ultimately cost more…

Reuters | June 27, 2023 | 6:30 am

Commodity prices will need to jump to meet demand for energy transition – Anglo American

Prices will have to rise to attract investment from ever…

Reuters | June 27, 2023 | 5:38 am

Codelco, unions to launch safety talks after worker deaths

the world's top copper producer, halted construction projects after reporting the death of a worker at its Chuqui Subterranea project, which followed another fatal accident earlier this month.

Reuters | July 21, 2022 | 5:00 pm

Teck, Royal Ontario Museum partner to showcase copper’s antimicrobial properties

Funding will also go towards an educational program to explain the health benefits of copper and illustrate the important role it plays for the low-carbon future.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2022 | 4:44 pm

Peru indigenous communities say no progress in talks with Las Bambas copper mine

Six communities staged earlier this year the most significant protest in the history of Chinese-owned Las Bambas, forcing the mine to suspend operations for over a month.

Reuters | July 21, 2022 | 2:59 pm

Ford announces series of deals to accelerate EV push

Ford said it has now sourced about 70% of the battery cell capacity it needs to achieve its annual production rate of more than 2 million by late 2026.

Reuters | July 21, 2022 | 12:41 pm

Chile’s first electric bus factory aims to ease fossil fuel dependency

Reborn Electric Motor's heavy-duty buses are already shuttling workers at Codelco's Teniente mine.

Reuters | July 21, 2022 | 11:36 am

Rio Tinto, Ford to develop battery, low-carbon materials supply chain

The partnership will support the transition toward a net-zero future by supplying Ford with materials including lithium, low-carbon aluminum and copper.

Staff Writer | July 21, 2022 | 11:04 am

Freeport-McMoRan misses profit estimates on lower copper prices

The world's largest publicly traded copper miner reported average realized copper prices of $4.03 per pound, from last year's $4.34 per pound.

Reuters | July 21, 2022 | 7:22 am

Vale’s plan to turn around $40 billion copper-nickel unit suffers fresh blow

The company's plan to turn around its copper and nickel-mining unit is taking longer than expected.

Bloomberg News | July 20, 2022 | 3:46 pm

Newcrest’s gold output jumps 31% as Cadia, Lihir mines outperform

Australia's largest gold miner said it produced 637,032 oz for the three months ended June 30.

Reuters | July 20, 2022 | 3:43 pm

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