Copper Top Stories

Stronger alloys for casting, welding closer to becoming reality

New technology has allowed researchers to better understand how aluminum-copper alloys behave.

Staff Writer | June 10, 2022 | 5:06 am

Temporary administrator takes over China Moly’s Tenke mine in Congo

The government suspects the mine has understated its levels of…

Reuters | June 9, 2022 | 5:06 pm

Filo Mining discovers new porphyry Cu-Au system from step-out drilling at Argentina project

The company regards the Bonita zone as a "very high-priority…

Staff Writer | June 9, 2022 | 3:36 pm

Peru communities to allow Las Bambas copper mine restart after 51-day shutdown

Leaders from the Fuerabamba and Huancuire communities said they would…

Reuters | June 9, 2022 | 1:14 pm

Copper price slips after new China lockdowns

Entertainment venues and internet cafes in Beijing's largest district of…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 9, 2022 | 8:32 am

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Covid-19 disrupts $8.8 billion of global mining output

In total, $8.84 billion in mining revenue is at-risk, with disruptions to 275 mine sites in 36 countries.

Frik Els | July 15, 2020 | 12:10 pm

Workers at Antofagasta’s Zaldivar mine enter mediation to stave off strike

Workers voted in favor of a walk-off late last week after rejecting a new contract offer, which they said had stripped some current benefits.

Reuters | July 15, 2020 | 8:38 am

JX Nippon aims to boost Chile copper mine output

JX plans to increase the annual output at its Caserones mine by 13% in the next three years.

Reuters | July 15, 2020 | 7:59 am

Cornerstone Capital looks to replace SolGold board

Move by the Canadian junior, which has an 8% interest in SolGold, comes after it rejected the Ecuador-focused gold miner's second takeover approach.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 15, 2020 | 5:31 am

“Nature-first” mining could create $3.5 trillion market by 2030 — report

The World Economic Forum estimates that 395 million new jobs could be created by 2030 if businesses prioritize nature.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2020 | 3:01 pm

Western Copper and Gold updates resource for Casino

Results confirm that project in the Yukon is one of the largest copper-gold deposits in the world.

Northern Miner Staff | July 14, 2020 | 11:52 am

Vale Verde and Appian report first blast at Serrote

Construction and engineering works are progressing to plan at the copper-gold project in Brazil, with start-up expected in H2 2021.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 14, 2020 | 11:28 am

Funds buy into a copper rally fuelled by China and Chile

Hedge funds are starting to buy into the rally in copper, which continues to build upside momentum.

Andy Home - Reuters | July 14, 2020 | 10:59 am

Congo gives mines a month to release confined workers

Workers have been told by managers to either stay and work or lose their jobs.

Reuters | July 14, 2020 | 10:54 am

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