Copper Top Stories

China copper gauge at zero offers stark warning to metals bulls

Premiums paid on imported refined copper extended a months-long decline to reach zero for the first time in Shanghai going back to 2017.

Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 5:43 am

World’s biggest energy traders are returning to metals markets

Vitol, Gunvor and Mercuria Energy are among the traders building…

Bloomberg News | April 24, 2024 | 1:23 am

OceanaGold prices $106 million IPO of Philippine unit

OceanaGold plans to sell up to 456 million common shares…

Reuters | April 24, 2024 | 12:39 am

First Quantum Minerals cuts debt by over $1bn in first quarter

The company in February had announced a series of capital…

Reuters | April 23, 2024 | 7:05 pm

ESG Watch: Why climate change is leaving mining firms between a rock and a hard place

By 2050, the World Bank forecasts that demand for the…

Reuters | April 23, 2024 | 4:40 pm

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals says Zambia copper find largest in a century

It estimates the Mingomba project, in the northern Copperbelt province, will become one of the world’s highest-grade copper mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2024 | 4:03 am

Chile battles forest fires in deadliest disaster in 14 years

Anglo American said copper transport from Los Bronces mines has been unaffected.

Bloomberg News | February 4, 2024 | 11:19 am

Argentinian, German officials meet to discuss critical minerals

An Argentinian delegation travelled to Germany to promote the country’s critical mineral resources.

Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 7:06 am

Peruvian government unveils platform to expedite exploration permits

Officials from the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines met with representatives from the largest mining companies to showcase the Digital Information Single Window platform.

Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 5:45 am

OceanaGold files for Philippine subsidiary’s IPO

The Toronto-listed miner plans to sell up to 456 million common shares or a 20% stake in OceanaGold Philippines.

Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 5:13 pm

Western miners lag as oil powers enter race for Africa’s critical metals

Risk aversion is likely to leave major Western miners lagging in a race to tap Africa's reserves of critical raw materials.

Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 9:52 am

First Quantum bonds rally as miner works to free up cash

The most liquid notes due in 2031 climbed $0.15 to $0.94 since hitting a low in November.

Bloomberg News | February 2, 2024 | 9:37 am

Zambia seeks to restructure Glencore debt with new Mopani investor

Zambia is seeking to restructure a $1.5 billion debt owed by Mopani Copper Mines to Glencore.

Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 8:38 am

Grupo Mexico profit down 19% on sliding metal prices

The firm produced 264,251 metric tons of copper over the quarter, down 2% from a year earlier.

Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 7:32 am

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