Copper Top Stories

China to offer Taliban tariff-free trade as it inches closer to isolated resource-rich regime

Selling Afghanistan's lithium, copper and iron deposits to feed China's enormous battery and construction industries would help the Taliban prop up their economy.

Reuters | October 25, 2024 | 7:55 am

China will hit peak copper around 2030, industry group says

China’s demand growth in the five years up to 2030…

Bloomberg News | October 25, 2024 | 7:43 am

Vale’s third-quarter profit falls 15% on dam collapse provisions, lower ore prices

Vale reported a 10% decline in its net revenue year-on-year…

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 5:46 pm

Column: US copper imports accelerate in wake of CME squeeze

The May squeeze on the CME copper contract has passed…

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 9:45 am

Can Anglo’s copper pivot help thwart renewed takeover bid?

Any potential new bid should come when some of the…

Reuters | October 24, 2024 | 9:02 am

The Metals Company advances commercial-scale processing of deep-sea nodules

TMC and its partner PAMCO have produced approximately 500 tonnes of calcine during the first phase of a commercial-scale campaign.

Staff Writer | September 9, 2024 | 9:38 am

Solaris Resources eyes Canada exit after failing to land China deal

Solaris is transitioning its head office to Quito, the Canadian company said Monday.

Bloomberg News | September 9, 2024 | 9:31 am

American Creek firms up $152 million sale to Cunningham Mining

American Creek's main asset is a 20% fully carried interest in the Treaty Creek project located in BC's Golden Triangle.

Staff Writer | September 8, 2024 | 7:05 am

First Quantum to invest $3.5 billion in Taca Taca copper project in Argentina — report

According to Rumbo Minero International, representatives of the Canadian mining company met with Argentine officials.

Staff Writer | September 6, 2024 | 9:46 am

African Rainbow Minerals pivots to chrome and copper after platinum price slump

The basket price of PGMs fell about 40% last year and the slide has continued into 2024.

Reuters | September 6, 2024 | 6:49 am

Nexa Resources sells Peru copper asset for up to $29 million

Nexa said the buyer, Canada’s Olympic Precious Metals, will initially pay $4.3 million, with rest subject to milestones being met.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 6, 2024 | 3:43 am

Citi says US election risk to contain metals prices for now

Uncertainty around the US presidential election in November will prevent meaningful gains for metals, the bank says.

Bloomberg News | September 6, 2024 | 3:02 am

CHART: Codelco’s QB stake may not be enough to stop BHP taking copper crown

Codelco's 10% stake in Teck's Quebrada Blanca copper mine is up against BHP's ambitious Australian expansion plans.

Frik Els | September 5, 2024 | 11:48 am

Codelco acquires Enami’s 10% stake in Teck’s Quebrada Blanca mine

The deal will contribute 25,000 to 30,000 tonnes of copper to Codelco's annual output.

Staff Writer | September 5, 2024 | 10:27 am

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