Copper Top Stories

Chile to launch public consultation on tailings regulation

Chile will launch a public consultation to modify Supreme Decree No. 248, which regulates tailings deposit design, construction, operation and closure.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 26, 2024 | 11:55 am

BlackRock encouraged Anglo to extend talks with BHP

Anglo American was encouraged by key shareholders to continue engaging in talks…

Reuters | May 25, 2024 | 12:37 pm

Copper prices could surge to $40,000, says top trader Andurand

The metal has risen almost 20% this year, reaching a…

Staff Writer | May 24, 2024 | 9:41 am

Hudbay Minerals closes $402.5 million upsized public offering

The net proceeds will be used by Hudbay to accelerate…

Staff Writer | May 24, 2024 | 9:03 am

NGO sues Norway over deep-sea mining plans

WWF argues that Norway's decision to allow seabed exploration breaches…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 24, 2024 | 3:48 am

Zijin’s Congo mine shipments returned due to radiation levels, ministry says

Congolese mines minister suspended the copper and cobalt operation's licence while it investigated the issue.

Reuters | April 22, 2024 | 12:11 pm

Copper price hones in on $10,000/t as supply angst continues

Copper climbed as much as 1.1% early Monday to reach $9,988 a ton.

Bloomberg News | April 22, 2024 | 5:59 am

Copper demand to boom as new technology drives power consumption, Trafigura says

It is estimated that one third of the 10 million tons of new demand would come from the electric vehicle sector.

Reuters | April 22, 2024 | 5:31 am

Nornickel moves closer to biggest buyer with plan for copper plant in China

The Russian firm will close its Arctic copper plant and build one in China with an unnamed partner.

Reuters | April 22, 2024 | 5:23 am

Chilean MP, NGOs demand halt to Nutrex exploration project at Juncal Andean Park

Activists presented a court appeal demanding environmental protection and the right of communities surrounding Juncal Park to live in a pollution-free environment.

Staff Writer | April 21, 2024 | 8:26 am

Porphyries: Deposits holding the winning trifecta with copper, gold, silver

Porphyries are deposits perfectly positioned for a commodity supercycle.

James Cooper | April 19, 2024 | 4:14 pm

Spectacular copper price rally only gaining momentum

A double digit runup in copper just in April lifts the orange metal to within sight of $10,000/tonne as warnings prices are running ahead of fundamentals emerge.

Frik Els | April 19, 2024 | 9:44 am